MercyOne Des Moines Bariatric Surgery

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Bariatric surgery and weight loss options

At MercyOne, we understand the many external, physical, emotional and psychological barriers you may be experiencing, and we are here to offer you a weight loss solution to help you. The benefits of bariatric surgery go beyond weight loss, improving and even eliminating obesity-related conditions.

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Bariatric surgery options

At MercyOne Des Moines Bariatric Surgery, our surgery options include:

• Laparoscopic gastric bypass
• Laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy
• Robotic surgery
• Revision and conversion surgery

MercyOne Des Moines Bariatric Surgery is accredited by:

• Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®).
• Joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). 
• American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) as an MBSAQIP center.

As part of the bariatric surgical journey, you’ll meet with surgeons, dietitians and behavioral health specialists, among other health care teams, who will take a holistic look at your health.

Our program does not charge an out-of-pocket program fee.

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Non-surgical weight loss options

Surgery might not be the right option for your care, but there are expert weight loss specialists to help you get back to living your best life! Whether it’s nutrition counseling, medications related to behavior modification, or a combination of diet and consistent exercise, MercyOne Des Moines Weight Loss & Nutrition Center is here to help you along your weight loss journey.

Insurance information

Coverage by insurance companies can vary, so it’s important to know what benefits your insurance covers. We will work directly with you and your health insurance carrier to obtain the maximum coverage for your procedure prior to scheduling your surgery.