Thank you all! I've decided that I'll go ahead and level in sawbones spec. I've leveled and quested as healers before, and with a companion tanking I don't see it being an issue. Plus it will be much easier to find groups as a healer Now the hard part, waiting for my early access email...

Will I be doing myself a disservice by leveling in sawbones spec? I really want to get acquanted with all of my healing moves, and I enjoy group healing while leveling, however the more I read, the more it seems like healing specs are useless until higher level. What would you all suggest?