Hey I just moved to bolivar mo its about 30 minutes from springfield my band is to tight and I went to see my doc last week in kc but im still to tight and I dont have another 300 bucks to go back there Anybody from this area ever went to the er for your band? I dont want to go in there and they all look at me like im an idiot but im seriously in pain cant eat or drink

Hey I'm in Buffalo actually. I'm not banded yet but I'm going through Weight Loss Surgical Center in Springfield. I'm gonna say you would be better off trying the ER in Springfield at Mercy or Cox. They would probably be better able to help you then the ER in Bolivar. It's not a very big hospital and they may not know much about the band. You could try the CMH walk in clinic in Bolivar because it's really cheap and they can probably refer you to someone that can help you. It's on Springfield street before you get to the college. Hope this helps!

CMH Walk-In Clinic

(417) 777-4800

2230 S Springfield Ave Ste H

Bolivar, MO 65613

Thank you .. This has truly been a mess ofcourse my band would act up as soon as im away from my doctor.. I just have heard a lot of stories about er band experiances and none seemed to pleasent.. Jusy trying to get enough relief so I can drink water its gettin to hot to be struggling with liquids

Your welcome lady! I know some of the other ladies on here who are banded have suggested drinking something hot to loosen your band. I don't know if it works but you could give it a try. Maybe a cup of hot tea, make it decaf so it hydrates you, and try sipping it to loosen your band. If that doesn't work I would say try the walk-in clinic and see what they have to say.

I went to the ER, a week after surgery, because I was having really bad stomach and shoulder pains. Honestly, they really had no idea what to do for me, except do test after test. EKG, CAT scan, blood tests etc to rule out everday things. Luckily one of the RN's had band surgery and told me what probably was causing it and what she did, some worked others now I have learned is something totally unrelated. Good Luck, hope you get some help and feel better.

Called my doc and luckly they said they would do another unfill for free!! Thank the lord cause im seriously gettin dehydrated... And hey once u get all banded up we should meet up sometime its nicr to hang out with someone who knows what ur goin threw plus I could so use an exercise buddy my husband is a stick and I wanna smack him lol so its no fun walkin with him

Called my doc and luckly they said they would do another unfill for free!! Thank the lord cause im seriously gettin dehydrated... And hey once u get all banded up we should meet up sometime its nicr to hang out with someone who knows what ur goin threw plus I could so use an exercise buddy my husband is a stick and I wanna smack him lol so its no fun walkin with him

That would be nice. My fiancee is a stick too. 6'5 and about 160. Metabolism out the frickin wazoo..One of those people that if they don't consume at least 2500 cals a day they loose weight...Love him to death but he just doesn't get it! I'm actually thinking about joining the YMCA here in Buffalo so that I can use the one in Bolivar whenever they get the pool done, some day!

Omg same here lol 6'3 155 eats like a 14 year old boy doesnt gain anything we to are going to join the ymca! Does ur fianciee like basketball or football or weight lifting? If so they may get along great lol

Omg same here lol 6'3 155 eats like a 14 year old boy doesnt gain anything we to are going to join the ymca! Does ur fianciee like basketball or football or weight lifting? If so they may get along great lol

Unfortunately my fiancee likes Star Wars, Star Trek, and Computers..pretty much it. He's lucky that he has the metabolism that he has really. He's not big on swimming but he is starting to get interested in weights because he err's on the side of scrawny a lot and he's hoping to put on some muscle. I told him I was gonna start secretly feeding him Weight Gain 3000 and see what happens lol!

I hear ya my husband loves call of duty and madden..,boys what can ya.do? Lol.. So any ideas on a date for your surgery?

Not yet. I'm waiting for them to finalize some things with my insurance and while I go to the center in Springfield, the headquarters is in Overland Park, KS so it takes a bit. I'm gonna call and annoy them tomorrow though because I would like some answers, info, something!

overland park kansas is my doctor lol I just left from there had to have my band totally emptied its extremley inflammed on a 4 day liquid diet but I can finally get somethin down yay!