Getting Started
Attend an Informational Session
The first step in Mercy's bariatric surgery process is to attend a free informational session (community lecture).
To register, please call (515) 358-9400.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Feb. 10 | 2 p.m. | YMCA Healthy Living Center |
| Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 6 p.m. | Mercy West Lakes, Cownie Conf. Center |
| Friday, Feb. 17 | 2 p.m. | YMCA Healthy Living Center |
| Saturday, Feb. 18 | 10 a.m. | Mercy West Lakes, Cownie Conf. Center |
| Thursday, Feb. 23 | 6 p.m. | Mercy West Lakes, Cownie Conf. Center |
| Friday, Feb. 24 | 2 p.m. | YMCA Healthy Living Center |
| Friday, March 2 | 2 p.m. | YMCA Healthy Living Center |
| Monday, March 5 | 6 p.m. | Mercy West Lakes, Cownie Conf. Center |
| Friday, March 9 | 2 p.m. | YMCA Healthy Living Center |
| Saturday, March 10 | 10 a.m. | Mercy West Lakes, Cownie Conf. Center |
| Wednesday, March 14 | 6 p.m. | Mercy West Lakes, Cownie Conf. Center |
| Friday, March 16 | 2 p.m. | YMCA Healthy Living Center |
| Wednesday, March 28 | 6 p.m. | Mercy West Lakes, Cownie Conf. Center |
| Friday, March 30 | 2 p.m. | YMCA Healthy Living Center |
*Reminder: Due to the content that is covered, the doors close on time and you will not be allowed in after the program has started.
At the conclusion of the community lecture, you will be required to complete an attendance verification if you are still interested in bariatric surgery. When you turn that form in you will receive an in-depth questionnaire to complete.

