Question:
Does anyone know about the new stomphayx procedure?

I have re-gained weight since RNY and read up on this new procedure. Has anyone had it or know anyone who has? I know of a surgeon near me that does it.    — MB5219 (posted on July 9, 2007)

July 9, 2007
I have heard of it and it has just been started in the US beginning of June I believe. Some say insurance pays, others say does not so I guess it depends on your insurance coverage. I checked it out and no doctor near me does it. Check with GI doctors that is what I was told by my local bariatric surgeon.
   — KRWaters

July 9, 2007
I just heard about it and it sounds interesting....I hope I never need it. It seems like a great breakthrough.
   — Sheri A.

July 10, 2007
Dr.Overcash in Ocala, FL. is one of the first five surgeon's in the U.S. doing this REVISION Surgery of the Roux-en-Y. He has a Seminar in Orlando coming up Saturday July 21st. The following was posted recently on the Florida Forum: Monday July 16, 2007 5:30-7:00pm Munroe Regional Medical Center 1500 SW 1st Ave. Ocala, FL To reserve a spot: (352)867-8181 The conf. center is located behind the hospital next to the Sun Trust Bank. ORLANDO SEMINARS Saturday July 21, 10:00 am Rosen Plaza Hotel Tuesday July 24, 6:00 pm 9700 International Dr. Wed. Aug. 8, 6:00 pm Orlando, FL 32819 To reserve a spot: (352)867-8181 Munroe Regional Bariatrics Center of Excellence Hope this helps anyone interested in attending! If you are interested in learning more go to the Munroeregional. com site and click on Stomaphyx and on the articles about it. There is also a listing of the information seminars scheduled for July. They also received their Center of Excellence. Munroe News Bariatric Surgeon Performs the First StomaphyX™ Procedure in the Southeast U.S. at Munroe Regional 06/19/2007 On Wednesday, June 13th, Dr. Todd Overcash of the Florida Bariatric Center performed the first NOTES (Natural Orifice Transesophageal Surgery) procedure at Munroe Regional Medical Center. This procedure featured an endoluminal gastric pouch reduction and an endoluminal gastric sleeve procedure. "The StomaphyX™ procedure represents a step forward in providing less invasive solutions to the complex issue of weight management and control," said Michael Wesolowski, vice president of operations at Munroe Regional Medical Center. "It offers patients another alternative to consider in the array of options before them. Munroe Regional Medical Center is proud to be the only hospital in the Southeast providing this service to our community." Dr. Overcash is one of only four surgeons in the United States trained to perform this state-of-the- art procedure and the first in the Southeast. The procedure uses the StomaphyX™ device, which allows the surgeon to perform the procedure without any external or internal incisions. It is available for individuals who have had previous gastric bypass surgery and who are regaining weight and those who want an alternative to invasive weight loss surgery. In most cases, the StomaphyX™ procedure is performed as outpatient surgery. The benefits of this procedure include: Less clinical risk because there is no need for surgical incisions. Enables the surgeon to reduce the size of the stomach. Preserves future treatment options. Essentially no pain for the patients. Faster recovery than with open/laparoscopic procedures. "The StomaphyX™ allows me, as a surgeon, to offer patients the most comprehensive weight loss options in the country," said Dr. Todd Overcash. "This is the most affordable weight loss surgery available, the least invasive, and has the lowest risk of complications. There is essentially limited recovery time for the patient, which allows the patient to return to their daily activities and work environment, typically on the same day." For more information on Munroe Regional Medical Center or the StomaphyX™ procedure, please contact Munroe's Health Resource Line, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., at (352) 867-8181 or email Health Resource Line
   — Michael Eak

March 28, 2008
I am scheduled for stomaphyx with Dr Overcash on april 9 I will be sure to post afterwards with details !
   — christineneale

August 3, 2009
I'm also considering this surgery, but have not found a great deal of positive comments. I'd be very interested to hear about anyone out there who's had this surgery in the last 18 months. Try Illinois Bariatric Center in Clinton if you are in Midwest.
   — Nana_Jane