IWLS

Lifespan


Volume 2 | Issue 1

January 2023

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!

Dr. Lynn Nelson Now in Des Moines

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Spinal Surgery

Including

Cervical & Lumbar

Call (515) 955-6767


Lynn Nelson, MD will be seeing patients in Des Moines every Monday.


"I always try to do the right thing for my patients as he/she is someones's son or daughter." -Dr. Nelson


Medical Weight Loss

We have five different locations for medical weight loss.

Ames, Belmond, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, and Garner.


Our team at Iowa Weight Loss Specialists is dedicated to helping people live longer, healthier lives. For patients who do not qualify for bariatric surgery or prefer a non-surgical option for weight loss, our medical weight loss program provides an effective alternative. It combines the use of prescription weight loss medication with ongoing support from a team of clinical specialists to help you achieve and maintain weight loss.


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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.

Patient Testimonial

Wendy was pre-diabetic, had high cholesterol and struggled with depression. After trying numerous diet fads that failed, she decided to try medical weight loss.


Since starting the program with IWLS she is no longer considered pre-diabetic. Her cholesterol and triglycerides are in the excellent range. Her depression has decreased, her sleep pattern has improved greatly and she has a lot more energy.


Wendy says, “I really considered this my last hope – and it’s working!” 

Wendy Woolridge

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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

Individual results may vary. Results are not guaranteed.

New Year's Resolutions

Do you struggle with sticking to your New Year's resolution to lose weight? Many of us like to think of the start of a new year as hitting a giant reset button on our unhealthy habits or setting flashy, ambitious goals that will get us dramatic results. Yet despite that initial burst of energy and having the best intentions of giving 100% effort, we often lose motivation, get burnt out or discouraged at the slowness of the process, and give up in frustration.


So what can you do differently to actually follow through on a weight loss New Year's resolution?

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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

Pre-Surgery Group Therapy

Post-Surgery Group Therapy

Scheduling is required to attend these groups, so please call our office at

515-327-2000 to get signed up.

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 is a private 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.


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