I used Dr. Carter on Dec. 17th and I am very happy. I too did not get to see him on my post op, he was out of town this week. It did not bother me though, I have had no problems whatsoever. My scars are also alot smaller than other pictures I have seen here so thats a plus. Ive lost 22lb and I can fit in clothes that havent fit for about a year so everything is pretty cool.