Jim...I didn't mean to make people feel bad whose eating abilities haven't returned yet. I just wanted to assure AZ that he/she will do well, since,if I am analyzing his/her comments correctly, my own surgery was slightly more extensive than his/hers will be, and I am doing quite well. Do I wish I could snap my fingers and make this terrible experience go away? You betcha! But I have been blessed, also, and I want to alleviate AZ's fears somewhat, by assuring him/her that life won't be changed too much.