Do I need a Medical Alert bracelet for VSG??
There is absolutely NO reason to have a medic Alert Bracelet after hainvg a sleeve done.
You CAN take strong NSAIDS (I take prescription 800mg Motrin, 3 times every day and have since I left the hospital after surgery). I don't know where some of these doc's get these crazy ideas from!
You can also take steroids without any problem.
That's one of the reasons why they developed the sleeve as a weight loss surgery, so you COULD tak any prescribed medication.
Tell your doctor to check with the Center for Weight Loss Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville about medication useage. I happen to be one of their patiebnts, and they have allowed me to take the PRESCRIPTION Motrin all along. I have also been on Medrol Dose Packs (VERY strong steroids).
You CAN take strong NSAIDS (I take prescription 800mg Motrin, 3 times every day and have since I left the hospital after surgery). I don't know where some of these doc's get these crazy ideas from!
You can also take steroids without any problem.
That's one of the reasons why they developed the sleeve as a weight loss surgery, so you COULD tak any prescribed medication.
Tell your doctor to check with the Center for Weight Loss Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville about medication useage. I happen to be one of their patiebnts, and they have allowed me to take the PRESCRIPTION Motrin all along. I have also been on Medrol Dose Packs (VERY strong steroids).
A former Army Medic (1959-1969), Registered Nurse (1969-2000), College Instructor (1984-1989) and a retired Rehabilitation Counselor. I am also a dual citizen of the USA and Canada.
High Weight 412 lbs. Date of Surgery 360.5 Present 170 lbs
High Weight 412 lbs. Date of Surgery 360.5 Present 170 lbs
The only reason I can think of is. use extreme caution during gastric tubing. due to the size of our stomach my Dr gave me a card that says NO GASTRIC TUBING FOR 6 WEEKS AND USE EXTREAME CAUTION AFTER.
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I thought about getting one, but a EMT paramedic responsed to my post and said not to get one. THey said that if you get into an accident, it is better to have something written on either your drivers license or your insurance card.
So, I put information on both. I have my name, my husband's name, and both our phone numbers, and I have my doctor's name and number and hospital and that I had the Gastric SLeeve surgery. I have it on the back of my ins. and my DL.
They EMT, said that they will look for that information.
Susan
So, I put information on both. I have my name, my husband's name, and both our phone numbers, and I have my doctor's name and number and hospital and that I had the Gastric SLeeve surgery. I have it on the back of my ins. and my DL.
They EMT, said that they will look for that information.
Susan
On September 1, 2011 at 7:42 PM Pacific Time, Susan0714 wrote:
I thought about getting one, but a EMT paramedic responsed to my post and said not to get one. THey said that if you get into an accident, it is better to have something written on either your drivers license or your insurance card. So, I put information on both. I have my name, my husband's name, and both our phone numbers, and I have my doctor's name and number and hospital and that I had the Gastric SLeeve surgery. I have it on the back of my ins. and my DL.
They EMT, said that they will look for that information.
Susan
~Kristy~ VSG 3/29/11 ~ 15 pounds lost pre-op, SW - 240/GW - 150
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