Q-Bird: I agree with u 100 %.
You need to do what u have to do to live your life.
Some of these op's are a risk. That's a given.
Some are very reliable, and from what I've heard, offer more time and communication/support than a doctor you would go and see in person!
How many of us have waited 2 hours past our appt. time to see the dr. for 15 minutes, only to walk out feeling less than "listened to " ( for lack of a better word)????

I am so grateful I found this forum, because of it, I was able to find a dr. willing to help me lead a more normal life. (now let's define normal LOL )