IWLS

Lifespan

Volume 2 | Issue 5

May 2023

MISSION: To provide an exceptional health care experience.

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

Annual Celebration Walk 2023

Many thanks to everyone who was able to join us on Saturday, May 6th at Ada Hayden Park in Ames for our Annual Celebration Walk!

Visit our Facebook page HERE for more pictures of this fun event!

Does Plantar Fasciitis Have to Lead to a Sedentary Lifestyle for Patients with Obesity?

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo All Month With a Healthy Recipe!

There's always a good reason to try new, healthy recipes!

Try this recipe for Quinoa Taco Salad, or visit our website for even more healthy, delicious recipes to add to your meal plans.

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Provider Highlight

Patient Testimonial

When Jessica's best friend was going through the process of having weight loss surgery, she was encouraged to check out Iowa Weight Loss.

Jessica had diabetes and had been wanting to be healthier. Her body and joints were hurting all the time.

Since her surgery, Jessica is now medication-free and her diabetes is in remission. In 2021, she ran 2 half marathons! She has also completed a Certified Personal Training course, leads several classes at her local gym, and she and her husband even climbed the Manitou Incline, which has 2,768 steps. She says she wouldn't have considered doing a single one of these things prior to surgery.

Jessica Barber

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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

Individual results may vary. Results are not guaranteed.

Is weight loss surgery right for you?

That's a common question to have, and we're here to help you get those answers.

Take our quick, 10-question quiz about your health, and see how our providers can help you take the first step on a lifelong journey to better health.

TAKE OUR QUIZ

We Want to Hear from You!

We're dedicated to making our patient experience the best that it can be. By completing our short, 10-question survey, you'll be able to help us make changes that will improve how we care for our patients.

Your feedback matters to us!

TAKE SURVEY HERE

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.

Please call our office at 515-327-2000 to get signed up.

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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to join the conversation! 

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