Help with non metal medical ID bracelet

k9keepr
on 9/21/10 8:56 am

I would like to purchase a medical ID bracelet that I can actually wear. I ordered a sterling silver one but as usual it made me break out in a terrible rash. I have always been allergic to any metal that lays on my skin (such as the snaps on jeans or the hooks on a bra). I need to find one without metal but so far all I have found are the clunky velcro sports ones that come in God awful colors! I cant wear one of those when I am dressed up to go to work or out in the evening. Does anyone know of a sight that has any alternatives? Thanks.

kdizzle
on 9/21/10 9:15 am - Concord, CA

RNY on 10/06/10

Have you ever tried to coat the inside of jewlery with clear nail poli**** really helps.
I agree the other non metal ones are to 'sporty" and are pretty UGLY..
I just ordered my tag yesterday from Laurens Hope... I am making my own bracelet part... I want to be sure that it has all the specific info for RNY... my girlfriend has one and she loves it.

Have someone coat the metal with Resin... I use to make stuff out of it when I was a kid... you would get it at a hobby store, or marine store... same stuff you would use to finish wood, high gloss... a few coats would work.

Dang it, if I were close to you... I would figure it out...

Kristen Hunter
"Sierra and Echo" springer spaniels

ibesuew
on 9/21/10 9:45 am - Duarte, CA

I would look at Lauren's Help too! I am planning on ordering one from there, they are so pretty!

Sue

Vivian Prouty
on 9/21/10 9:53 am - Fort Worth, TX

RNY on 11/22/05

I too have the same problem that you have with base metals in things. I ordered one off Ebay and it is absolutely beautiful. It is 10K gold ( solid ) and very dainty and beautiful like a fine piece of jewelry. Here is a photo of it and what it is selling for. Hope this comes out if not I will send you the link. Good luck.

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Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
MEDIC MEDICAL REAL GOLD BRACELET FREE ENGRAVING ALERT Buy It Nowor Best Offer $157.00 Time left:6d 16h 31m

GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
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kdizzle
on 9/21/10 9:59 am - Concord, CA

RNY on 10/06/10

I am sure glad that I am able to wear metals... the price of the ones on ebay... I about choked! You are very right, they are beautiful....
I am happy with what I ordered on Laurens Hope... sure hope I get it before my surgery...lol!!

Kristen Hunter
"Sierra and Echo" springer spaniels

Vivian Prouty
on 9/21/10 10:05 am - Fort Worth, TX

RNY on 11/22/05

The only thing about the one's from Lauren's Hope is they are "base metal". The bracelet it self isn't but the charm with the info on it is. I know they are expensive. I bought mine almost 5 yrs. ago and still gave alot for it. But as I said....it is beautiful and I never take it off. It has held up great ( never broken ) and it was worth every penny that I spent for it. I will never have to replace it due to tarnish or anything else. It is a investment IMHO. Lauren's Hope bracelets are pretty pricey too. Hope you enjoy your bracelet

Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"

k9keepr
on 9/21/10 10:13 am

RNY on 10/07/09

10k gold also makes me break out badly. I can wear 14k but who can afford that?? Not me! I have tried coating the bracelet I have with nail polish..lasted only 2 days...then I tried verathan (sp?) and that lasted 4 days...HELP!

Vivian Prouty
on 9/21/10 1:16 pm - Fort Worth, TX

RNY on 11/22/05

Oh WOW I am sorry that you are also allergic to 10K gold. You might want to talk to a jeweler and see if you could get one and have it dipped in 14K gold ( that would be cheaper than buying one 14K if you can find one that is ). They also carry cards that are medic alert that you carry in your wallet. Good luck to you.

Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"

Keldriv
on 9/21/10 11:05 am - Fair Play, SC

RNY on 04/26/10

Have you thought about a silicone one. They look like one of those live strong cancer bracelets..

http://www.medicalidstore.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=Medica lIdAlertSiliconeBracelets

Married Mother of 3 Likeing the New Me!!
Highest Weight 384, Pre-surgery weight 313, Current Weight @144, Goal Weight 150, Ideal Weight 136

"Be not anxious for what you shall eat, or what you shall drink ... or what you shall wear ... Isn't life more than food? ... and the body more than clothing?"~ Luke 12:22; 29
Kelly

Binda
on 9/21/10 2:27 pm - CA

RNY on 01/03/11

bariatric tv was JUST talking about this in episode 91 (no I don't work for them) but they talked about ICE (in case of emergency) in your phone - you can watch the episode here

http://bariatrictv.com/ it's episode 91 - called 'ice ice baby'

Anyway, I immediately put in my phone "no nsaids, no blind ng tube and gastric bypass pt, call hubby" and put my hubby's phone number - I couldn't believe it, it all fits inside the field in the contacts name and last name. I did it now so that I wouldn't forget - I know, I know...I'm preop but I didn't want to forget. silly ...but...whatever.

I also found a website that allows you to print out your medical information and print it onto a wallet sized card that "peeks through" a window in a wallet.

http://www.medids.com/Medical-Emergency-ID-Card.html

It helps to think outside the box and get creative.

Peace
Binda

I have wasted enough of my life worrying about what people think of me.

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