IWLS

Lifespan

Volume 1 | Issue 6

December 2022

MISSION: To provide an exceptional health care experience.

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

Surgical Procedures for Weight Loss

Thinking about the weight loss surgery process can be stressful, so we offer both an overview and an in-depth look at the entire weight loss surgery process from beginning to end.

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Important Medication Update

Some IWLS patients may be affected by rapidly changing insurance coverage on commonly prescribed medications. Read more about how your IWLS team can help.

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Changes To Our New Patient Paperwork

We’ve recently made changes to our new patient paperwork so it is now mobile friendly. If you know of someone who would like to set up a consultation with one of our medical weight loss providers, it's now easier than ever! They can simply visit our website, fill out the online submission form to access our paperwork, and one of our team members will be in contact with them to schedule an appointment. Click here to learn more!

Staff Highlight - Registration Teams

Meet the faces and voices of Iowa Weight Loss Specialists Registration!

These talented ladies work hard each day to help our patients receive the information and care that they need.

Thank you all for all that you do for our patients!

Patient Testimonial

Our care doesn't stop after you've had surgery. We're dedicated to helping you on your health journey following either surgical or medical weight loss and beyond. That's why our Behavioral Health services are so important for our patients.

After her surgery, Nicholle was struggling with her emotions. She took advantage of the behavioral health services available at IWLS, and now she's finding happiness and inner peace.

Nicholle says, "I'm seeing changes in me that go way beyond the physical appearances, too! I've gained a new level of self confidence I've never had."

Nicholle Niehoff

Click on Nicholle'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

The date has been set!

Our annual Celebration Walk will be held on May 6, 2023 at Ada Hayden Park in Ames, Iowa.



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! 

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