MEDICAL ID BRACELET

I was wondering if any of you feel it is necessary to get a medical ID bracelet and if so, what have you had engraved on it? I would like to get one, but I'm not sure what I should have engraved. Thanks for your help. Big Hugs, Rosa

I decided to get one. I thought that if I were ever in an accident and was unconscious, they could see it and call Medic Alert to know that my "innards" have been altered. Mine says:"Roux-en-y Anastomosis. Do not blindly place NG tube. Use endoscopy." --Diana

I think it's an excellent idea and I plan to get one. It should read something to the effect of: RNY No Blind NG Tube No NSAIDS Chele

I think it is vital to get one. A friend of mine was puking up blood 1.5 yrs after hving her surgery. They went to blindly stick an NG in her and she had to stop them because they were hurting her. Needless to say after that she now realizes that she should have and always wear a bracelet. She had three huge ulcers and she almost bled out!

I need to get this, I travel all around the world and who knows what may happen, especially when in a country where english is not the native language. I've avoided it so far but since I move back into my travel world on Monday, this is my weekend goal. I hate wearing bracelets and know it wont be on me for more than an hour. So I will probably get something engraved for my keychain(s), a card for my wallet/passport and who knows what else I'll find. Thanks for the reminder and prompt to get this done!

Hiya Rosa I did decide to get a medical id bracelet. There is a girl that I met on the main boards that makes them. I ordered one from her. She makes them so that they are colorful and not "generic" looking, for lack of a better word. She is engraving as follows: RNY GASTRIC BYPASS NO NSAIDS NO BLIND NG TUBE some people also put their dr's information on the back as well. I personally thought it's better to be safe than sorry. I hope that this helps and if you would like to know any more about who I had make me one, please email me. Best wishes for a bright day -- ~amber~

smart thing to get if you go to my web site i have a link that takes you to Lauren's Hope this site has a large selection on med id braclets. i have on mine ( gastric bypass , ivc filter , sleep apena) remember when you messure your wrist add 1/2 an inch. dave

I do wear one. It says: Diabetic Gastric Bypass No NSAIDS No Blind G Tube But I have been wearing one for years due to the diabetes. So I just got a new one and updated it.

Check out the website.. I made a post on it.. Good luck! Michelle

Also try e-bay for $9.99. If your really creative you can go to the craft store and buy the beads of your choosing to dress it up. The one I ordered off of e-bay was engraved "GASTRIC BYPASS NO NG TUBE WITHOUT SCOPE"