Medical Alert/ID ...

Hi All, Wondering if anyone (post op) is wearing a Medical Alert bracelet or pendant? If so, where did you get it and what do you have engraved on it? Thanks, Dave

Dr. Li's office has all kinds of links for pretty, flowery, girly ones - but I guess that won't help you much, huh? I have not gotten one, but am thinking about it. I think the suggeestions were to indicate no NG tubes, but before I get one I'll clarify with the program staff. Caryn

I have heard this No NG tubes for bypass patients. Not sure if I found out why though. But would love to get a pretty bracelet onw you were mentioning. Let me know what you find out. Thanks Kelly

Kelly, Here is the information about the baracelets from the program at Sinai, where Dave and I both had our surgeries. http://sinaibariatricestore.com/?pagename=DisplayMenuItem&MenuID=246 Caryn

Thanks I'm gonna check them out

Hi Kelly, Be careful about a 'pretty' bracelet for a medical alert. If it looks like a piece of jewelry it can very easily be overlooked and then the whole purpose is defeated. Hugs, Mo

Hi Mo I was looking at them and was thinking that while looking at them. There pretty but it does look like jewerly.

Dave I wear a bracelet from www.medicalert.org . You pay an annual membership fee, but in addition to the bracelet you can have your history and/or contact information on file and that can be accessed via phone by emergency personnel. I talked to my surgeon about a bracelet and he didn't really see a need for it, but when I explained to him that I spend a lot of time on the road alone (for example my Easter weekend jaunt to CT) and if something were to happen to me, I would feel more secure. When I placed my order with Medic Alert, I didn't specify the wording to be engraved and then worked with one of their customer service reps who was very familiar with WLS and made suggestions about what to have on the bracelet. I have had many friends who are in emergency services type work caution me about having a piece of 'jewelry' for a medic alert bracelet. If it looks like jewelry it may well be missed. My bracelet is exactly what it is .. a medical alert .. I don't want anyone to miss it if I need it. Hugs, Mo

I purchased one. I don't have it engraved yet. I was wearing it, but some of the beads on the bracelet were bothering my wrists. I need to find someone who may be avble to redesign the bracelet.

Hi, I make jewelry and have made several medic bracelets for children with diabetes (for free). I'd be happy to make you one; I only use real stones and Swarovski crystals and SS and GF, no plate or nickel (a common allergy). Plus, I won't charge an outrageous fee, just the cost of materials. It may be the metal of the plate which is bothering you -- you may have to spring for a gold one or you can also coat the back with some clear polish so the metal doesn't touch your skin. Just a thought, hugs, nancy