Medic alert

Hello

I'm looking for advice on what a medic alert bracelet should say. Any suggestions would greatly appreciated.

I have on mine "Gastric Bypass" my drug allergies and blood Type, because I'm a rare blood type my clinic advised me to add that along with my drug allergies.

Thanks 

I would have never thought to wear a medic alert bracelet.  Is this suggested by doctors or is this something you did on your own?

Recommended by hospital. They said should have one because of not allowed anti inflammatory meds and no blind NG tube as well as sugars. I found this info online. Hope it helps!

gastric bypass alert id
If you have had gastric bypass surgery, it is important to wear a medical alert bracelet to alert EMTs or first responders to your surgery. In order to treat you quickly and effectively, your medical alert bracelet should be engraved with some specific vital information.

1. After gastric bypass surgery, you should limit your exposure to NSAIDs. NSAIDs are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxin, among many others. NSAIDs are commonly used to treat headaches, muscle soreness from strains or other injuries, arthritis, menstrual pain and mild fevers. After gastric bypass surgery, doctors advise you to stay away from NSAIDs due to the irritation it can cause to the pouch over prolonged usage.

The most common engraved information that is needed to alert first responders of your sensitivity to NSAIDS is simply: NO NSAIDS
2. After gastric bypass surgery, you should not have a "blind" NG tube inserted. In Roux-en-Y, your stomach is stapled to create a small pouch and a passage for food to go around (bypass) a section of your small intestine. After a gastric bypass, you shouldn't have a blind NG tube. Your stomach is shaped differently after a gastric bypass, and the walls of your little pouch can easily be damaged by the NG tube if it's not inserted carefully. A doctor should insert the tube using a scope, a tiny camera, that allows him or her to see where the tube is going.

The most common engraved information that is needed to alert first responders to this is simply: NO BLIND NG TUBE or NO GASTRIC TUBE
3. After gastric bypass surgery, you should limit your intake of sugar. You may have to avoid foods that contain simple sugars such as candy, juice, ice cream, condiments, and soft drinks. Simple sugars may cause a problem called dumping syndrome. This happens because food moves too quickly through the stomach and intestines. It can cause shaking, sweating, dizziness, rapid heart rate, and often severe diarrhea.

The most common engraved information that is needed to alert first responders to this is: NO SUGARS
What should I engrave on my medical alert if I've had gastric bypass surgery?

Your doctor or doctor's nurse will be able to help guide you in the best way they feel your medical ID tag should be engraved to reflect your own personal surgery, but here are a few examples of how your new medical ID tag may look.

Jane Doe
Gastric ByPass 2/11
No Blind NG Tube
No NSAIDS/No Sugars
ICE 555-123-4567

OR

John Doe
Gastric Bypass
No Blind NG
No Sugars/No NSAIDS
Dr. 555-123-4567

Thank you for taking the time to respond, this is very helpful. I will indeed get one as soon as I get a surgery date.  

But after the sleeve I can have NSAIDS ( after 4-6 months)

and sugar ???

Hmmm

Hi,

I was told to get one at my NP meeting.

I do not know what to put on it... GASTRIC SLEEVE?

Did anyone else get one?

My allergies are normal ones.

It was also suggested to me that your insides are now re-arranged. If you are unconscious you would not be able to tell them this. Personally if they need to give me an aspirin because I just had a heart attack I say go for it.  I do not take nsaids now but in an emergency I would take the chance