Mercy Hospital & Medical Center Hospital

At Mercy Hospital, we know that losing weight isn't simply mind over matter. That's why we offer the sophisticated weight-loss surgery option—LAP-BAND®—a minimally invasive procedure that uses an innovative adjustable gastric banding system to reduce the size of the stomach. Mercy is a leader in this innovative weight-loss surgery, performing more LAP-BAND surgeries in the state of Illinois bringing an unparalleled level of experience and knowledge to our patients. At Mercy, our team is your team, committed to partnering with you to reach your goal of losing weight for life.Choosing Mercy provides you the following advantages: · Unparalleled experience—board-certified, specialty trained physicians that have performed the most LAP-BAND surgeries in the state of Illinois · LESS option—a minimally invasive surgical technique that leaves no visible scarring. · Insurance assistance—dedicated staff to help you navigate the approval process and help you understand and maximize your health benefits. · Hospital based—providing access to the latest technology, surgical suites, and access to a wide-array of specialists. · Comprehensive program—that includes support before and after surgery as well as lifelong support. · Convenience—providing access to experts to address existing health conditions as a result of increased weight gain. · Multidisciplinary team—committed to helping you reach your weight loss goals and live well again with compassionate, personalized attention. Mercy offers a 24/7 Video information session option to help you begin your journey: View Online Sessions, 24/7 at http://bit.ly/1ctr0yM

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