This Dr. as of now was spot on. He said, There wouldn't be to much pain after my surgery. He was definitely right on that account. He came in before my surgery and stated that the night before he was studying my pictures and said he really thought that a midline incision would benefit me. I"m only 2 weeks out and haven't needed my pain meds in the last week. I never had much pain and only took them due to hearing how much pain would be involved. As of this time I am real