Weight Loss Surgery

Deciding to Make a Change

If you’ve struggled with losing weight and keeping it off, weight loss surgery may be an option to consider. Gastric sleeve surgery promotes weight loss by decreasing hunger and restricting food intake. Surgery for weight loss is not a quick fix but an effective tool that will allow a person living with obesity to lose a significant amount of weight.

Weight loss surgery can improve a patient’s overall quality of life by increasing mobility and enhancing self-image. Surgery for losing weight may also alleviate medical conditions which are often associated with obesity, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

The decision to pursue weight loss surgery is an important one that should not be taken lightly. It requires a lifelong commitment by both the patient and the bariatric surgery team. We work with you to help modify behaviors so that you can not only lose weight but also maintain that weight loss long-term.

“I had really bad reflux, daily swelling in my legs, and constant pain. None of those things are an issue anymore.”

Key Components of Our Weight Loss Services

At Iowa Weight Loss Specialists, we perform the Gastric Sleeve procedure as we believe it offers the most benefits over other types of weight loss surgery. As an accredited weight loss clinic, we offer comprehensive care before, during, and after your surgical weight loss procedure. Key features of our weight loss center include:

A bariatric surgeon, Dr. Todd Eibes, with extensive experience in performing weight loss surgery and directing weight loss programs
A surgical site, Iowa Specialty Hospital, which is a national leader in patient satisfaction
A dedicated team of experienced weight loss specialists including registered dietitians and behavioral health providers
Access to body composition analysis tools to help create a highly-personalized weight loss plan for you
A free weight loss class to help you decide if bariatric sleeve surgery is right for you
- Non-surgical weight loss/medical weight loss services if you are not a candidate for Gastric Sleeve surgery
Support groups to connect with fellow patients and discuss life changes after weight loss
Lifelong follow-up care and support, including post-surgery medical weight management services, if necessary

Want to learn more about weight loss surgery? Check out the following information:

What is Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Overview of the Surgery Process

Surgery FAQs

Surgical Weight Loss Patient Success Stories

Weight loss surgery is a big decision, and as a leading Iowa weight loss clinic, we strive to make the entire process as understandable and supportive as possible. From our initial free weight loss class to surgery to ongoing support and resources, we’re here to help you every step of your healthy weight loss journey!