medic alert bracelets

Was just wondering if any of you wear a  medic alert bracelet because of your lapband? If so what do you have written on it? I was told it would be a good idea to have one so seriously thinking about getting one.

 If t makes you feel comfortable, wear one. But it's not generally thought to be necessary. If you are in such a life or death situation that you cannot tell the paramedics you're banded, then the band is the least of your worries. They will do whatever they need to do to save life. 

I carry a card with a picture as I travel a lot in countries whose language I don't speak. But some people do choose to wear alert bracelets.

Kate

No -- but I did make a copy of my Realize Band card (it has the serial number and my surgeon's phone number on it) and I taped that to the back of my Driver's license.

Generally, in the field, lifesaving means would not include anything that is dangerous to a band patient.
You don't want to have a blind feeding tube placed, but an airway would not touch your band.

I figure by the time I am hospitalized and needing to have a feeding tube, the band will be insignificant to my medical needs, and my family will  be available to speak for me.

I also make my husband carry one of my surgeon's business cards, so he could call on my behalf if ever needed.

You might want one that says "no blind NG tubes"  if you had a RNY pouch, but otherwise it's not much of an issue with banders.

I have a medic alert band for other reasons, so I added the Lap Band to it. This is a discussion we have had many times in the last 4 years. Some will tell you it's stupid and not to worry if you're in an emergency situation, you want them to do whatever they need to do. I agree. I, however, feel that knowledge is power and the more knowledge someone can have about the patient in the ER - the better! I am an RN and I appreciate medic alert bracelets! Mine says:
14ml LapBand
No blind Lavage/Gavage
Malignant Hyperthermia
Organ Donor

And mine doesn't look like jewerly - it looks like a medic alert bracelet! Make certain yours looks like a Medic Alert Bracelet. And to the person who said, "by the time you are in the hospital your family will be there to speak for you" this isn't always the case and many times they do a blind lavage looking for blood in your stomach. I would want them to know I have a LapBand. And believe me, a doctor in the ER isn't going to neglect you or a lifesaving procedure because of the LapBand. I would just want them to know the LapBand is there!