Question:
has any one recently had the laposcopic rny, preferrably by dr. overcash

I know dr. overcash prefers to do the procedure open, but I'm realy interested to hear from any pt's, especially his, that has had this done laproscopic. thanks kelli    — kelli L. (posted on July 12, 2002)

July 11, 2002
My angel had surgery with Dr. Overcash... open. BUT she only had a three inch incision and the surgery only took 40 minutes. I understand he is abrupt, but one of the best surgeons in the country!
   — Linda M.

July 12, 2002
Hi Kelli. You should be able to go to the "find peers" section of this site and find people who have had Dr. Overcash. You can email them directly and ask any questions. There is also a support group meeting held the last Thursday of every month. I didn't have Overcash, but I have been to the support group meetings that are held by my surgeon, Dr. Jawad. The meetings are for everyone who has had surgery or just wants to sit in and listen or ask questions. Email me if you have questions.
   — Kim B.

July 12, 2002
I have to warn you about Overcash. His license is in the process of being revoked. I just had Jawad do mine. They are both in Ocala. And I did heavy research on each. Jawad is a better surgeon and takes better care of his patients. I was even told by the nurses in the hospital that they were happy I chose Jawad over Overcash. There are worse surgeons than Overcash. But between the two in that area, Jawad has higher credentials. Call the BBB and get the number to see how many malpractice suits Overcash has and then make a decision. Any problems they have had professionally is public knowledge and good info when making a decision. I don't want to scare you, but do your research.
   — Michelle P.

July 12, 2002
I have a friend that used Dr. Overcash and she had a major incision infection and told me that 4 other patients of his within a 4 week period had the same. Please make sure and do your research.
   — Sharon H.

July 12, 2002
Hi Kelly - I personally had Dr. Jawad, Lap RNY on 8/28/01, with no complications at all. I would strongly recommend Dr. Jawad - he's a terrific surgeon, don't think I'd trust anyone else, and he's got a wonderful aftercare program, also. Good luck!
   — lily1968

July 12, 2002
Hi Kelli. I was going to respond earlier about this but had decided to keep my mouth shut. NOW since others have posted, I will post.....I have heard the same negative things about Overcash. I had nurses tell me that they had taken care of his patients and there seems to be a very high incidence of infections with him. I had numerous people in the medical field HIGHLY recommend Dr. Jawad over Overcash. As for the first post, I don't know where you got your info that Overcash was one of the best in the country?? You were very misinformed. Kelli, I would do more research if I were you.
   — Kim B.

July 12, 2002
Well, now MY two cents worth...I am 3 weeks post op open RNY with Dr. Overcash, and I have absolutely NO problem with him...all of his patients that I have met, either through email, support groups or actually talking to them have said the same thing! Also, there is a framed magazine in his waiting room from a surgeons magazine, and he is listed as one of the top surgeons in the country!! I find him to be precise, and extremely adept at what he does. By the way, my insicion is 4 1/2" long, and my suregry took 20 minutes. I have had no infection or problems at all!
   — MaryBeth R.