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Wm Todd Overcash, M.D.
Dr. Overcash was really great. from reading other reviews that talked about bad bedside manner I warned my mother that he might not be very nice. We both left the office saying he was so nice. My Father was with me who really didn't know anything about the surgery, but was there to support me. Dr. Overcash took the time to explain bariatric surgery 101 to him with a smile. He was talkative, funny and extremely knowledgeable. He had an office full of patients and I never felt rushed. He would have taken another 40 min. with us if I needed it.

His staff is all nice. It is crazy how he gets you and weighs you. Since I'm out of state he stressed the follow-up. He gave me his cell and email. He was very honest about risks without completely freaking you out.

I think he prefers gastric bypass before vertical sleeve, but he still felt like it is a good decision. I got 6 holes instead of 5 because I had a lot of fat around my stomach, but so far so good.

I have heard and he did say that he is really strict about the weight loss, but that's okay too. I'd give him a 10.
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  • Comment by judyanne on 10/21/07 9:51 am
    Wednesday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench!
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cried all day
on October 21, 2007 11:50 am
I don't know what is wrong with me. I couldn't stop crying today. I'm 4 days away from surgery and I'm so scared. I keep doubting my decision. I feel like I have to do everything for the last time. It's like I'm saying goodbye to my life. I'm not sure if I'm afraid something is going to happen during the surgery or if I'm afraid of life after the surgery. I'm doing this because my weight has ruled my life and is the one thing I can't get to go right, but I also think what will I be like without food. I'm not even a drinker, but I was upset when my friend canceled on me to go out partying for the last time. It's so ironic because I currently never go out because I'm too fat. The one thing I like is food and yet food is what makes me miserable, but I'm afraid to say goodbye to it. I think the food funerals were a bad idea. Deep down I know this is what I need to do for myself to have a real life again. One that involves other people and other events besides having a date with food and the television. Goodbye old life and hello new life. I took my pre-op pics today. Don't plan on looking at them until a few months from now. No need to start crying again.
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