Morbid obesity is a chronic disease, meaning that its symptoms build slowly over an extended period of time. An estimated 5-10 million Americans are considered morbidly obese. Obesity becomes "morbid" when it reaches the point of significantly increasing the risk of one or more obesity-related health conditions or serious diseases (also known as co-morbidities) that can result either in significant physical disability or even death.

Weight loss surgery is major surgery. Its growing use to treat morbid obesity is the result of three factors: Our current knowledge of the significant health risks of morbid obesity; the relatively low risk and complications of the procedures versus not having surgery; and the ineffectiveness of current non-surgical approaches to produce sustained weight loss. This site will provide valuable information about the benefits and risks of weight loss surgery. However, the best way to get a full assessment of your condition is to schedule a consultation to determine if weight loss surgery may be an option for you.

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Iowa Bariatrics have now accomplished over 600 bariatrics surgeries with "zero" mortality rate.

We now provide a patient questionnaire to be filled out prior to surgery. Just click on the Questionnaire link in the menu list at the left. You will be shown a 5 page questionnaire that you can complete prior to coming to the office. Patient Photos Seminar Schedule Support Group Meetings For billing questions please email Cindy at cindyfg@frontiernet.net estore® Are you interested in obtaining nutritional supplies to support your anticipated weight loss? Visit our new on-line "estore®". Click on the following link, or use the menu bar link on each page. http://www.iowabariatricsestore.com

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