Discover Iowa's Top Weight Loss Specialists: Your Ultimate Guide to a Healthier You!

Iowa Weight Loss Specialists (IWLS) stands as a beacon for individuals seeking to overcome the challenges of weight management. With a reputation for excellence, the organization operates across multiple locations in Iowa, providing specialized care to individuals seeking to improve their health and well-being through weight management. Since opening in July 2014, IWLS has been dedicated to providing patient-centered care that recognizes the individuality of each person's weight loss journey.

A Patient-Centric Approach

At Iowa Weight Loss Specialists, a patient-centric approach is rooted in open communication and a supportive environment. The team prioritizes active listening to understand each patient's unique challenges and goals, tailoring interventions to their specific needs and weight loss goals. Embracing a team approach, IWLS values collaboration among various disciplines to ensure a comprehensive and sustainable weight loss strategy and weight loss support. By integrating medical expertise, nutritional guidance, patient education, and mental health support, they strive to empower their patients for lasting success.

The team, comprising experienced medical professionals, collaborates seamlessly to offer a holistic and personalized weight loss experience. Physicians, nutritionists, and mental health specialists work together to address the multifaceted aspects of weight loss and weight management.

Comprehensive Weight Loss Solutions

IWLS offers dedicated medical and surgical weight loss solutions. Through a blend of clinical expertise, innovative treatment options, and a supportive environment, Iowa Weight Loss Specialists has established itself as a leader in the field of weight loss.

Surgical Weight Loss Options

Many individuals have found success through surgical interventions offered by IWLS. Here are a few examples:

Gastric Sleeve: Gerald Hill, after thinking about gastric bypass, finally decided to try the gastric sleeve with Iowa Weight Loss Specialists. Now he says he has a new lease on life. Jeremy felt that having a vertical sleeve gastrectomy was the right choice for him, and now says: “My joint pain has disappeared and I no longer have acid reflux." Amie says, "Having the vertical sleeve has changed my life."
Individual Results May Vary: It's important to remember that Individual results may vary.

The Transformative Power of Weight Loss: Real Stories

The testimonials of numerous patients highlight the transformative power of weight loss achieved with the help of Iowa Weight Loss Specialists. These stories showcase not just the physical changes, but also the profound improvements in overall well-being, confidence, and quality of life.

Renewed Energy and Activity: Stormy was barely able to walk up stairs or exercise before surgery, but now she is running and exercising almost every day! Shelley knew that she was done being overweight when she no longer had the energy to play with her son. Now she can easily get up and down off the floor and run around in the back yard with him. Mark’s stress injuries on his joints prevented him from exercising before surgery. Now he runs over three miles several days a week! One patient is now able to ride a motorcycle with her husband, cross her legs, and RUN on the treadmill. Another is active, runs and plays with her kids, can fit into rides at amusement parks and can shop for clothes at any store and not just specialty stores. Nicole is now riding long distances on her bike, paddle boarding, and taking rowing classes.
Improved Health Markers: One patient's blood pressure is significantly lower now. Another is happy, not tired all of the time, her blood pressure has decreased back to her normal range, and she no longer needs to use a CPAP. Another patient no longer has high blood pressure, and her chronic low back pain has significantly improved and has not limited her since surgery. Her heartburn is gone and she no longer takes meds to control it. She also has Hashimoto's and has not had any noticeable issues since surgery. Angela was taking 3 different medications for her diabetes and it was still out of control.
Enhanced Emotional Well-being: Jackie says, "I am the happiest I’ve ever been." Lindsy feels she's been given the opportunity to start over with life and "can now do one of the most important things in life, smile!" Nicholle had a lot of anxiety over being out in the public at her previous weight, but now she is an active part of society again. One patient likes herself and sees each day as a new adventure! Clothes shopping is so much fun! She enjoys walking, kayaking, traveling, and camping on her own. Another patient is so much more confident when she’s out in public, she’s so much happier and her husband and she have an amazing relationship and it’s only made it better.
Increased Confidence and Self-Love: One patient loves herself, and can look in the mirror and be proud of the person she is now. Weight loss surgery gave Ashley more confidence and changed her life, and changed her son's life in such a good way.
Reclaiming Life: Karen's excess weight was causing her to live life on the sidelines, but now she's an active participant. Nicole didn't realize how uncomfortable she was and how bad she felt. One patient is so happy with life and has a whole new perspective on how life should be lived and how to live it to the fullest!
Inspiration for Others: Kristin has had so much success with her weight loss surgery that she recommended IWLS to her sister and her daughter. Robert wanted to make a change for his children and his own health. Now he's even playing with his grandchildren! Husband and wife, Damon and Karin, would never have had the energy to open a second pizza joint if it wasn’t for their weight loss surgeries with Iowa Weight Loss Specialists. Julia, concerned about the effect her unhealthy lifestyle was having on her children, decided to make a change!

A Range of Success Stories

The following are examples of the weight loss success that patients have experienced.

123 lbs. lost to date!
249 pounds lost to date!
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136 pounds lost to date!
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206 combined lbs.
Lisa is 80 pounds lighter, her health has improved, and she no longer needs medication.

Individual Journeys, Shared Success

These testimonials underscore the importance of personalized care and the potential for significant life changes through weight loss interventions.

The Iowa Weight Loss Specialists Team

Iowa Weight Loss Specialists opened in July 2014. The very first patient was Steve Simonin, President & CEO of Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics.

Dedicated Professionals

The team at IWLS includes physicians, nutritionists, and mental health specialists who work together to address the multifaceted aspects of weight loss and weight management.

Read also: Weight Loss Options in Iowa

Meet Some of the Patients

Adam began his weight loss journey when he decided to go to the surgical weight loss class with his wife and left with an initial consultation appointment set up and a willingness to try and get healthier!
Jackie was struggling with back and knee pain as well as sleep apnea and depression.
Robert wanted to make a change for his children and his own health.
After discovering Iowa Weight Loss Specialists, Jeanna knew she had made the right choice and says she couldn't find a better group to walk this journey with her and that she now has the life she always dreamt of for herself.
Nicole was ready to get her life back.
Angela was taking 3 different medications for her diabetes and it was still out of control.
Lindsy was depressed and hated the way she looked.
Kourtney said she just wanted to be healthy, happy, and have more energy for her kids. After surgery she was even able to going ziplining.
Cassie Fleharty woke up one day and decided enough was enough.
Tessa had been researching weight loss surgery, but still thought she could battle her weight on her own, so she kept trying.
Jennifer Nizzi chose weight loss surgery after trying diets her entire life and always gaining the weight back.
As a funeral director, Pearce was horrified at the number of people he saw who died too young from health conditions related to obesity and needed to make a change.
After 30 years of trying every diet that existed, Lisa decided it was time for a change.
As a probation/parole officer, as well as a coach for high school football and wrestling, Chase Roller was motivated to live a more active and healthier life.
Faith decided it was time for a change when she realized she was at high risk for heart disease and diabetes, and finding it difficult to maneuver around the free dental service bus where she worked serving school children.
When she realized she could not hold her daughter on her lap at a movie theater, Jennifer decided it was time to change her life.
Brooke Willey thought surgery was the easy way out for weight loss, but realized that wasn't the case, and though it's hard work, she says it is so worth it.
Anita’s excess weight and high blood pressure were putting a strain on her career. After having the surgery, she no longer has to have a physical every three months for work - saving her time and money.

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