IWLS

Lifespan

Volume 1 | Issue 5

November 2022

We offer focused, specialized care in surgical and

medical (non-surgical) weight loss throughout your lifetime.

With locations in Ames, Belmond, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, and Garner,

we are proud to serve the people of central Iowa.

MISSION: To provide an exceptional health care experience.

VISION: To always be a progressive health care system that is a benchmark for all others.

Welcome to The IWLS Monthly Newsletter!

We're All Moved In!

Our office has moved into our new location as of November 8th.

In this new, expanded space, we're excited about the opportunity to continue to meet the needs of our patients.

Visit our website to learn more, or call us at 515-327-2000 to set up an appointment.

Click here to see pictures of our new space!

New Des Moines Address:

5901 Thornton Ave

Des Moines, IA 50321

Visit our Website

Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery

One of the most common concerns for patients following bariatric surgery is weight regain. Many people fear they’ve done something wrong when they notice the number on the scale beginning to tick up. However, it’s important to recognize that regain is a very normal and even expected part of the weight loss surgery process.

Provider Highlight

Jon Hardersen, PA-C

Michelle Pearson, ARNP

Fawn Roberts, ARNP

Patient Testimonial

Amy's weight affected her confidence, but now she no longer feels down about her appearance. She's not as insecure as she used to be and is happier about life and excited to lose more weight.

Amy says, "I have wanted to lose weight for a long time. I had tried pretty much every diet plan, pill, or fad that had come out with no success. When I heard about Iowa Weight Loss Specialists, I knew that this was the place that could help me change my life."

Amy Peck

Click on Amy's image to read more of her story.

Do you know someone who would benefit from the services we offer and could be a future IWLS success story? Have them call our office today! 515-327-2000

Group Therapy

Group Therapy, which meets virtually for an hour each week, is led by one of our licensed social workers who will teach a group of 5-10 patients proven strategies for managing specific problems. These groups are available to pre- and post-bariatric surgery patients.

We offer two group therapy options per week:

Pre-Surgery Group:

Meets Thursday evenings at 5:30pm via Zoom

Post-Surgery Group:

Meets Tuesday evenings at 5:30pm via Zoom

Scheduling is required to attend these groups, so please call our office at 515-327-2000 to get signed up.

Pre-Surgery Group Therapy

Post-Surgery Group Therapy

Healthy Recipes

As the holiday season approaches, it's more important than ever to make sure our food choices support our health journeys.

Check out one of the recipes we feature on our website in our Holiday Recipes Booklet.

Want more healthy recipes? Click here to see more delicious suggestions.

Annual Celebration Walk - Date Change

The date of our Annual Celebration Walk has changed.

We will now be holding this event in May of 2023.

Stay tuned to this newsletter, our Facebook page, and our website for more information to come!

Events Calendar

Each month, we have exciting things planned to help our patients continue

their health journeys.

Click on the image to see the events we have coming up this month!

Online Support Group

Have you joined our private Facebook Group?

This group is a private, invitation-only group for patients of IWLS to share their weight loss tips, troubles, and triumphs. It's also a great opportunity to chat and support one another.

Click on the image to join the conversation!