Medical alert tags

Is it necessary to wear a medical alert tag or bracelet after an RNY?  Does anybody do it?

I dont just have never seen anything i like i guess. i do carry with me a paper showing all the vits and stuff im on and it states that i had RNY on August 14th 2006...and what my  diet is...high protein , very low carbs , low fat and no sugar.

Here is a website that has some nice ones and recommendations for engraving.   this company is based in KC.

http://www.laurenshope.com/search.aspx

GASTRIC BYPASS

If you have had gastric bypass surgery or lap band surgery it is important to wear a medical id bracelet to alert emergency technicians that you can not have an NG tube inserted. Here is what we recommend for gastric bypass patients.

Jane Doe
Gastric ByPass
No Blind NG Tube
No NSAIDS/ No Sugars
555-555-1212 (Dr.)

You said "we recommend,"  who is "we?"

And i'm courious,  how did Dr H. get a pt from Wichita.  I used to live there that is a long way.  Or have you moved there since your surgery?

Hugs,

Deb

Sorry I just copied and pasted that phrase from that website I suggested so I guess they have had people order those with that information on it.

I used to live in Kansas City just moved to Wichita in late May.  I haven't been able to see Dr. H since my move here cause it is like 5 hrs. away now.  I did just find a dr. here that is taking over my care she actually had wls  4 yrs ago herself so she knows what to look for and how to deal with medical issues associated with wls patients so I was lucky to find her.