The first post is another ribless1der from Tenn.

The 2nd and 3rd posts are from ribless1der from CA and is Lisa that I talked to.

She has listed her e-mail so I'm assuming she is willing to be contacted.

Yes, I'm sure that some surgeons have badcomes BUT they should return the patients calls and be helpful to the patient when they come into the clinic. If the patient is having problems they need to be willing to follow up with the patient and see to it that the patient gets the help they need( be it pain management, MRA, etc.)
The patient needs direction as this is a very complicated problem. The surgeon is responsible for post op care and follow up. The patient should not be left to figure out the next step.