Question:
Does anyone have any experience with the Mercy Health Care System?

I am considering bariatric surgery with the Mercy Hospital Health care system through their center in Illinois. I am not familiar with the Mercy Hospital Health System. What is their reputation? Has anyone had bariatric surgery with them? What was their experience? Any information is welcome. Nancy G. Illinois    — Nancy G. (posted on April 16, 2006)

April 16, 2006
Yes I had my surgery at the Mercy Hospital. The staff was ok, not overly attentive but did answer the buzzer when needed. They didn't offer to give a spong bath or change the bedding while I was there. As far as food service forget it, they sent up trays that were not for a post bariatric patient so I just didn't eat. I went home in 2 days.
   — Irislady

April 16, 2006
Hi Nancy, I had my surgery through Mercy Bariatric in Harvard and had a wonderful expierence. I had wonderful nurses and my Dr. is my hero. She didn't miss a beat with my needs. I was pain free, fed, and went home in 2 days feeling great! I have 4 friends who also have been there and none of us have anything bad to report, I think we have started our own fan club for Dr. LaDonna. Everything was a breeze. If you have any more specific questions please feel free to email me. I'm sure you would have a great expierence too! ~SassyLu~
   — SassyLu

April 16, 2006
Nancy you can check out what the feds and patients say about this health system on the NCQA website (National Committee for Quality Assurance - Health Report Card Site) By the way are they a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery? Good Luck
   — dabby