Primary Care Physician in Bloomington/Normal

I met with a doctor last week who had no idea about weight loss surgery. He doesn't think WLS is even an option for someone my age. (I'm 23). I tried to educate him about the surgery, but he seemed completely closed to it. He actually suggested accupunture as a better option. Are you kidding me!??! Can anyone refer me to a doctor in the Bloomington/Normal area who is more aware? I have read everything I can get my hands on and I think this is the best option for me. I am very excited to get the process started, but I need a new primary care physician. THANKS!

Hi Amanda Illinois Bariatric Center in Clinton is just 40 min. from bloomington/normal! Dr. Rohrschieb and Dr. Tull both preform the LapBand procedure and Dr. Rohrschieb does the gastric bypass. Everyone is very wonderful there, let me know if you'd like their phone number.

Crossroads Medical in El Paso is where my pcp is located, Dr. Ingalsbe. He is wonderful and very understanding and supportive. I also had bc/bs IL so he is very well versed in the requirements. Good Luck, let me know if I can help otherwise.

I am in the BN area and have been for about 6 years. I have never been able to find a pcp that I felt comfortable with. The last Dr. actually sent me home in tears when I tried to talk to him about weight loss. Next week I will be seeing a Dr. at Carle Clinic for the first time - my husband has seen her and thinks she is pretty open minded. We'll see. If I can get out of there with my OK for surgery and leave intact mentally, I'll be pretty happy. Ask me in a week and I'll tell you how it goes. Margie

How did your appointment go?