Scott, I appreciate your input. How terrible that you had to undergo such a major surgery unnecessarily. I certainly understand your point about the possibility of excessive testing leading to poorer outcomes. I suppose our views on these sorts of things are mostly colored by our own healthcare experiences.
CTBarrister, I was also a patient of Dr. O when I lived in your area. He was fantastic. You're fortunate to be in such good hands. Hope you're doing well these days.