Here in Sweden we don't usually chose surgeon, we tend to rely on the public health system. But that is normally not a problem since it's of good quality. (Not every Swede thinks so, but I do.) So I'm not worried there.

Swimming you say? Excellent! I really enjoy swimming, tries to swim about 4 km a week, so as soon as I get permission from the physiotherapist I will continue doing that. Heck, I can even swim more, If I'm allowed!!