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Weight Loss Care
Robotic bariatric surgery: Benefits, recovery and what to expect
Considering weight loss surgery? Discover the benefits of robotic-assisted bariatric surgery, including less pain, reduced scarring and quicker recovery.
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Weight Loss Care
Weighing the options: Bariatric surgery vs. weight loss medication
Many people wonder: what is the best and most effective way to lose weight? Discover the differences between non-surgical weight loss with bariatric surgery and learn which option might be best for you.
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Bariatric Surgery
Kelsi Wihlm - Bariatric Surgery, Patient Story
Looking forward to her wedding and starting a family, Kelsi Wihlm decided to have bariatric surgery. She worried that her 285-pound weight, along with her health history, would affect her ability to conceive a child.
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Bariatric Surgery
Nick Gottwalt - Bariatric Surgery, Patient Story
Nicholas Gottwalt spent most of his life struggling with his weight, which contributed to his high blood pressure, back pain and sleep apnea. After losing his mother to cancer, he realized he didn’t want his daughter to face a similar loss—especially from something he could change.
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Weight Loss Care
Overcoming body dysmorphia after weight loss surgery
Body dysmorphia can develop after weight loss surgery, when successes on the scale don’t match what you see in the mirror. Even after significant weight loss, you still see your heavier self and flaws in your appearance. Find out how to overcome this behavioral health condition.
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Bariatric Surgery
Dawn York - Bariatric Surgery, Patient Story
After many failed attempts at losing weight, Dawn York of Lowden, Iowa, spoke a hard truth to herself. “I’m not able to live the life I want to live.”
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Bariatric Surgery
Blake Hayward - Bariatric Surgery, Patient Story
At 475 pounds, Blake Hayward lived with constant joint pain, poor health, low energy, restless sleep and difficulty exercising. He wasn’t living the life he wanted to lead.
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Weight Loss Care
Is snacking the ‘new’ smoking addiction
Like smoking, snacking can be an addiction that can be difficult to quit.Snacking can lead to dangerous h...
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Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Care
Life after weight loss: A solution for loose skin
If you have undergone surgery or other treatments for weight loss, you may want to request a consultation...
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Weight Loss Care
Following your bariatric diet during a special occasion
MercyOne North Iowa Bariatric Surgery Special occasions and holiday parties can ma...
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Weight Loss Care
Ozempic and weight loss from a metabolism expert
MercyOne Des Moines Diabetes and Endocrinology CareIf you are looking to take Ozempic to lose weight, it...
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Weight Loss Care
Bariatric surgery benefits beyond weight loss
Bariatric surgery is a powerful tool that helps in treating obesity and obesity-related diseases, but it'...
