"As of today 8/22/06 I am still pre-op, I anticipate completing the required work (Pulmonology, Cardiology, Mental Health Specialist etc) by the end of this week...rnrnPrior to meeting Dr. Fred Simon, I was told that he had a \"short\" personality. I entered his office expecting him to be cold and impersonal. Dr. Simon was with an assistant on my inital meeting and he was rather nice. I found that at this time he was \"doctorly\" we did not become best of friends but I am confident that his medical knowledge is what I am looking for in a surgeon. Dr. Simon has a nurse named Patricia who is a guru with assisting you with this life choice. I felt comfortable with his ENTIRE staff. rn "
