Medic Alert

Oh I am.  For a while there I had given up hope.  I had a three month set-back thanks to mild sleep apnea.  But I'm back on track and can't wait to meet Dr. Grantcherov on Friday.

At my last pre-surgery meeting, we were given a list of things to include on our medical ID. The doctors name and phone number. The tyoe of surgery and the date. And the no blind NG tube. I was on an insulin pump for years and so I've had a medical alert bracelet forever. I have recently ordered a new one with all the info, but was thrilled to no longer need to include the need for insulin, since I haven't needed insulin since my surgery in January. I consider the recommendation to have a medical alert as one more request from my doctor to follow.

Congratulations on no longer needing insulin!

Being with the St John Ambulance, the Medic Alerts does the talking when you can't.  So please have information that would be beneficial when you can't talk.  It would be great to know not to give a blind GI (gastro intestinal tube) because your are RNY and even of you wear contacts.  It isn't really necessary to have a statement about dietary needs since it is unlikely that you would be fed while you are unconscious.  The Medical First Respond need know why we can't so that the alternative can be used. Also it has been found that registered Medic Alert have more information than the simple engraved ones.  They have next of contact, your doctor as well as any other information that A) won't fit on the bracelet and B) any more detailed information for the hospital.