DS explanation for ER situation- Feedback requested

Also. because I'm so cute...I put all my info...along with my surgery hx and current meds on a teeny, tiny thumb drive that hangs from my keychain...similar to one of these...not everyone will bother opening and reading it...but someone might...and hubby knows it's there.

That is a very good idea lol. 
Thanks Carla

 Please tell me the other end of that USB stick is a bottle opener!

I took the info off www.duodenalswitch.com procedure page w/pic.  Put it in a word doc on a thumb drive.  I also have a few of the little cards with the pic on one side and Dr Rabkin's info on the back.  When I went to So California, I updated the doctors to include Crooks and Keshishian numbers. 

When I (finally) get my DS, I'm going to get a flashdrive with the info on it, but I am also going to get a MedicAlert bracelet or necklace. My hubby knows what to tell doctors if he's with me, but I can't always count on that.

I used to work at our local hospital on the floor and in the ER, so I'm known there. I have already spoken to the surgeon and asked him if he knew about the DS, and he said he did. I then told him I would be getting it soon, so he is going to read more on it (just in case I couldn't get to the hospital where I'm having the surgery.)

Next I'm going to talk to the ER staff (it's great to be on first name basis with them...and since I know them I feel confidant in their abilities.)

Now, of course if I am out of town at the time of the emergency that's where the MedicAlert and flashdrive come in. I think it will be prudent for me to also get one of those cards mentioned here. All I can do is prepare as best as I can.

I thought there still could be blockages missed by radiologic imaging (even with contrast)?

Yes, it can happen, but contrast is essential for imaging the biliopancreatic limb, as I understand it.

Every once in a while a blockage won't be seen except via surgery.