First Consultation

What to expect at your first visit?

We understand how hard it is to walk in the door and ask for help. Iowa Weight Loss Specialists offers a non-judgmental place for you to feel comfortable.  We hope you’ll consider making an appointment with our Medical Weight Loss team so that we can start working together to improve your weight loss and overall quality of life.

• Access to utilize the SECA Body Composition Scale
• Consultation with medical provider
  • Blood work to review any possible medical barriers to weight loss
  • Evaluation of health issues as a result of excess weight: sleep apnea, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, joint pain, etc.
  • Evaluation and implementation of medications to aid weight loss, if necessary
• Consultation with dietitian
  • Review of diet history, recall, nutrition education and goal setting for follow-up visits
• Consultation with exercise specialist
   

How often do I follow-up?

The most important aspect of follow-up visits is to help you maintain your weight loss.  Follow up visits are customized to your specific needs based on your availability and the accountability necessary for your weight loss. Initially after your first consultation we will see you every two weeks.  After your first follow-up visit it will be decided if you will continue to follow-up every two weeks. From that point on your follow-up appointments are based upon your needs as established with your provider.

At your follow-up visit you can expect to meet with your provider and a dietitian to review progress towards your goals.  You might be referred to our exercise specialist to discuss adding exercise to your lifestyle. 

Please call our office at 515-327-2000 to schedule your first medical weight loss consultation. Otherwise, please feel free to fill out the form below and a team member will be in contact with you to schedule an appointment.