Weight Loss Surgery

Deciding to Make a Change!

The decision to consider weight loss surgery is an important one that should not be taken lightly. It is a lifelong commitment both by the patient and the surgical team.

Surgery is not a quick fix but an effective tool to help suppress appetite and to control portion size to a level that will allow people who are morbidly obese to lose a significant amount of weight. It is the first step in a lifelong journey back to health.

Key Components of Our Program

Iowa Weight Loss Specialists offers the following advantages to our patients:

A surgeon (Dr. Todd Eibes) with vast experience in both weight loss surgery and directing a weight loss program
A surgical site (Iowa Specialty Hospital) that is a national leader in patient satisfaction and is rated "5 Stars" through Hospital Compare by CMS
A dedicated team of experienced weight loss specialists including dietitians, mental health providers, and exercise specialists
Dedicated internal medicine providers to help care for you throughout your hospital stay
A team approach in working with your family physician before and after surgery
A free, weight loss surgery class before pursuing surgery to help you decide if it is right for you
Monthly support groups to connect patients and discuss life changes after weight loss
Online support and education through our website, social media, online support group, and weight loss app
Access to body composition analysis through our SECA Scales available at each location
Comprehensive medical (non-surgical) weight loss program
Lifelong, follow-up care

Watch the video below to discover how a Stanford Nurse, a Navy Veteran, and a former NFL player used weight loss surgery to overcome their struggles with obesity.