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Today's tip is a personal choice . I'm talking about whether you should wear a medical id bracelet. Some people believe in wearing them and some people don't, the choice is up to you.
I wear a medical id bracelet for 2 reasons: 1) I have a seizure disorder and can be found unconcious after a seizure and can't speak for myself 2) We have some special needs as wls patients.
My medical id bracelet states: Gastric Bypass RNY
No NG Tube W/O Scope
No NSAIDS No Sugars
See Wallet Card
My wallet card has my surgeons name and # and my pcp name and # my hubby's name and #, my allergies to meds and other illnesses that I have, such as my seizures.
As I said, this is a personal decision but I don't want to risk being in an accident and they have to put a tube in my throat and ruin my pouch or if I'm unconcious and they start an IV with glucose/ sugar in it. I've been told by medical personnel that the medical alert bracelets that look like jewelry may not be found immediately because it looks like a regular piece of jewelry. I wear a regular stainless steel bracelet and only get asked about it when I'm getting medical tests or in the hospital.
I have no idea about the Lapband, DS or VSG so maybe those people will give their opinion on this matter.
I wear a medical id bracelet for 2 reasons: 1) I have a seizure disorder and can be found unconcious after a seizure and can't speak for myself 2) We have some special needs as wls patients.
My medical id bracelet states: Gastric Bypass RNY
No NG Tube W/O Scope
No NSAIDS No Sugars
See Wallet Card
My wallet card has my surgeons name and # and my pcp name and # my hubby's name and #, my allergies to meds and other illnesses that I have, such as my seizures.
As I said, this is a personal decision but I don't want to risk being in an accident and they have to put a tube in my throat and ruin my pouch or if I'm unconcious and they start an IV with glucose/ sugar in it. I've been told by medical personnel that the medical alert bracelets that look like jewelry may not be found immediately because it looks like a regular piece of jewelry. I wear a regular stainless steel bracelet and only get asked about it when I'm getting medical tests or in the hospital.
I have no idea about the Lapband, DS or VSG so maybe those people will give their opinion on this matter.
I wear a Med-ID bracelet also.
Hearing Impaired
Gastric Bypass RNY 9/30/2003
Do not blind tube, tube with scope
No NSAIDS
I need to update it to add Gastric Ulcers
Hearing Impaired
Gastric Bypass RNY 9/30/2003
Do not blind tube, tube with scope
No NSAIDS
I need to update it to add Gastric Ulcers
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My hearing impairment ENABLES me, not disables me.
(Dedee, 2008)
~Dedee
I don't wear one, more likely should. However as far as having one due to having the lapband, I really cant think of a reason why I would need one, but you got me thinking now.
Question for you, just curious. Why do you have No NSAIDS? I am told that the No NSAIDS is for a long term of taking them (I could be wrong) but my thinking is in a emergency, I want them to use what ever the heck is going to work on my pain the fastest and since it will (if I am lucky) be a short time, they shouldn't hurt me, but then again, I could be thinking all wrong.
Funny story: When I was first diagnose with diabetics, I wore one, now mind you, I did not know that you have to engraved what is wrong with you on it. So I was proudly wearing my bracelet thinking I was good to go. (I thought they had a different one for each ailment, color coded, and the red indicated that I had diabetics).
Came to work one day, sitting at my desk, this lady came by, flip my bracelet over and said, what is wrong with you, it doesn't say anything, I was thinking she was being funny, I said...well the medical folks will know and that is all that counts, only later did I learn that in fact it really didn't tell medical folks a darn thing. I was so naive ok, I was just dumb. So my tip is don't be like me, wearing it like a piece of jewelry when it not serving the correct purpose.
Question for you, just curious. Why do you have No NSAIDS? I am told that the No NSAIDS is for a long term of taking them (I could be wrong) but my thinking is in a emergency, I want them to use what ever the heck is going to work on my pain the fastest and since it will (if I am lucky) be a short time, they shouldn't hurt me, but then again, I could be thinking all wrong.
Funny story: When I was first diagnose with diabetics, I wore one, now mind you, I did not know that you have to engraved what is wrong with you on it. So I was proudly wearing my bracelet thinking I was good to go. (I thought they had a different one for each ailment, color coded, and the red indicated that I had diabetics).
Came to work one day, sitting at my desk, this lady came by, flip my bracelet over and said, what is wrong with you, it doesn't say anything, I was thinking she was being funny, I said...well the medical folks will know and that is all that counts, only later did I learn that in fact it really didn't tell medical folks a darn thing. I was so naive ok, I was just dumb. So my tip is don't be like me, wearing it like a piece of jewelry when it not serving the correct purpose.
Nope RNYers can't ever take NSAIDS becuase of the stoma and ulcers. All other WLS with a fully functioning stomach are fine.
~Shani~
I've been pudgy, chubby, thick, and now fat........Imma give thin a go round!!!
SW-262, size 18W, 5'6"
CW-168 1/15/2010
GW-162
94 Lbs down...6 more to go...changed goal to see Onderland for a hot second!
I have no NSAIDS on mine because I couldn't take them before surgery due them messing up my stomach. I have a pain disorder and was prescribed ibuprofen 800 like they were candy and it just ruined my stomach. I guess I could put that on my wallet part because if I'm in a lot of pain I would want anything at that time. lol Thanks for the input because I know that Lapbanders , DS and VSG patients have different rules than the RNY patients.
I do see some DSers that have a tag. Lemme check with one and see what thier tag says. Maybe if Tiffany made one I'd get it, but the other ones clash with my ensemble lol! I am going to get a wallet card though.
~Shani~
I've been pudgy, chubby, thick, and now fat........Imma give thin a go round!!!
SW-262, size 18W, 5'6"
CW-168 1/15/2010
GW-162
94 Lbs down...6 more to go...changed goal to see Onderland for a hot second!
Howdy,
I just want to say that NSAIDS may be taken. My surgeon wrote a script for Naproxen-EC which is a specially coated Naproxen that can only be prescribed and dispensed by a Pharmacist. For many insurances it does require pre-authorization, but once done there are no future problems with getting it. This is good for those who have pain issues and bad menstrual cramps.
After banding I took the Naproxen EC just fine for 2 years with no pouch problems.
I just want to say that NSAIDS may be taken. My surgeon wrote a script for Naproxen-EC which is a specially coated Naproxen that can only be prescribed and dispensed by a Pharmacist. For many insurances it does require pre-authorization, but once done there are no future problems with getting it. This is good for those who have pain issues and bad menstrual cramps.
After banding I took the Naproxen EC just fine for 2 years with no pouch problems.
This is a good idea. But I have a question...why should it read No NG Tube W/O Scope or No NG tube with scope?? My mother has been getting on me about putting my dr's info in my wallet along with medicines I take. I need to listen!!
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The No NG tube w/o scope is to protect your pouch. If you can't speak for yourself and medical personnel put in a ng tube blindly they might go too far and rip your pouch because they think you have a regular stomach. That is very important for them to know so they won't cause more problems instead of helping.
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