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Medical Alert Bracelet

Arlene F.
on 12/4/09 10:34 pm
I am 2 weeks banded and am wondering...

Does anyone have a Medical Alert Bracelet?
What exactly do you put on it?

Some people wear them and some people are against them...

I really don't know which way to turn...
Karkies
on 12/5/09 11:08 am
 I wear one, check out my blog post on my bracelet:

http://lapbandgalsjourney.blogspot.com/2009/10/medical-id-bracelet-debate.html


Starting Weight: 256
Goal Weight: 145
Current Weight: 141
Check out my blog: LAP-BAND Gal
BANDED: 10/20/09

I've maintained my weight loss for over one year now!

Jennifer R.
on 12/5/09 1:29 pm - Fullerton, CA
 I don't but my doctor's office sent me a patient card that I'm supposed to carry in my wallet that states what type of band I have and the serial number.
Jennifer

Courage is not always a lion's roar. Sometimes, it is a small voice at the end of the day saying I will try again tomorrow.

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BooLicious
on 12/7/09 12:33 pm - PA
That is what I have too. 

Boo


226077
04/20/2009- Started Pre-Op Diet at 281 pounds
09/16/2009- Had Surgery at 248 pounds
11/19/2009- 1st fill of 4 cc's
12/15/2009-
2nd Fill of 1 cc
01/28/2010- 3rd Fill of .5 cc
04/01/2010- 4th Fill of .3 cc

Ultimate Goal Weight:  140

Randy Z.
on 12/5/09 10:05 pm - Charlotte, NC
Doctor's office gave me a patient card to carry, so I went ahead and ordered a medical bracelet. I figured too that if something did happen, I may not be awake to tell anyone. Also I wear it as a constant reminder of my new lift style. Ordered one online, about $60, but they also engraved all of my information from the patient card, doctor's name and phone number.
HW 288 --  4/1/09 at 277.8 --  SW 268.8
Realize band 10/19/09

            
Wendy's Dream
Came true

on 12/7/09 5:04 am - Mesa, AZ
VSG on 08/09/22
Hi Randy,
How are you doing?  Did you get you first fill?  I went last Monday and got 4 cc.. I really can't tell any difference.  I have only lost 2 lbs., and still getting hungry.  I still limit only 3/4 to 1 cup of food per meal.  I will have to check into the medical bracelet. 
Take care. 
 Wendy  

   1st fill 4cc,  2nd fill 1.5cc  3rd fill 1.5cc 4th fill .5   Total 7.5 cc  in my 11cc Realize Band.
                     
 Reached 1st goal weight 158 on 6/8/10, My Starting weight 235  
                                               Hit final goal of 145  10/25/10 
                                                    
  Current weight 143  
                                If you work the band the band will work for you.
    
              
Randy Z.
on 12/7/09 5:34 am - Charlotte, NC
I did not get the fill.  They give 3 cc the first time.  Am scheduled for th 29th.  Muscles under the port were too sensitive.  Hurt after long drive thanksgiving weekend.  I understand the hunger.  Am at 2 oz protein and 1 oz veggies 3 times a day and 2 2 oz snacks..  I am down to only losing a pound a week. I do have to admit I do eat more, but I am not worried, that tightening will come later.  When can you get another fill?
HW 288 --  4/1/09 at 277.8 --  SW 268.8
Realize band 10/19/09

            
Wendy's Dream
Came true

on 12/7/09 9:17 am - Mesa, AZ
VSG on 08/09/22
I see the surgeon on the 17th in the office.  I will talk to him.  He only does the fill under fluor in the hospital.  I hope soon.  I will keep you posted. 
Hope you have a wonderful holidays
 Wendy  

   1st fill 4cc,  2nd fill 1.5cc  3rd fill 1.5cc 4th fill .5   Total 7.5 cc  in my 11cc Realize Band.
                     
 Reached 1st goal weight 158 on 6/8/10, My Starting weight 235  
                                               Hit final goal of 145  10/25/10 
                                                    
  Current weight 143  
                                If you work the band the band will work for you.
    
              
hopeful and happy
on 12/6/09 10:09 am - Skinnytown, MA
You know, it is interesting-- I never thought about it at all! My doc never mentioned it, and never even gave me a patient card. But a week ago I was in a really bad car accident.  I am okay, but did go to the ER. It occurred to me, then, that maybe I should have something to alert doctors in case I cannot speak. I t took a close call to make me realize that this is probably really important, but I am definately investing in one, now!


                
Arlene F.
on 12/6/09 10:15 am
Glad you are okay...and it really does take something like that to think about the what if's..
I am going to look into one to...it can't hurt to wear one...Safe than Sorry...ya know.
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