Medical alert bracelets?

That was hardly an attack - it was an important question.  A medic alert bracelet is for information that the EMS can use if you're unconscious and they need to save your life.  And there's nothing about having a VSG that would prevent any kind of life-saving action being administered however, having a bracelet with irrelevant demands could a) slow EMS's ability to help you and b) prevent them from doing something to save you.  Both of which are suboptimal.  

As I mentioned, VSG is not my only medical problem. I have UC, for which NSAIDS can cause uncontrollable bleeding and I have been in the ER for that after my PCP told me taking naproxen would be ok. He was mistaken. I had a major GI bleed and almost died.

And, for you, putting that on a medic alert bracelet would make sense - and it sounds like you should have one already!  But that's not a VSG-related issue and there's nothing that needs to be on a medic alert bracelet due to VSG.  

As I mentioned, my hospital recommends a medical alert bracelet for VSGers. I suppose it was an error to ask on the forum instead of seeking actual medical advice from my centre. For that I apologize. 

Pas I also mentioned, perhaps part of their reasoning is that for the first 6 weeks post op an alert would be useful in the event of emergency (leak, etc). I don't know their rationale. I do appreciate your opinion, but I will go with the opinion of my medical centre.

I have one with the name of my surgery,the date,the dr name and his phone number. I travel often for business. I also have a medical directive in my wallet with more information.

Not needed.  Remember if you are unconscious the ER or the Paramedics won't give you anything by mouth...it will all be intravenous.

I don't have a medic alert bracelet.  There's really no need, I feel.  Instead, I have a card in my wallet which would get checked in an emergency immediately to find out insurance info and other things.  I also have my Celiac and other info there.  Thing is, by the time you'd need an NG tube, they'd already know about the gastrectomy.

I appreciate everyone who took time to respond to my query.

i do not carry a wallet or purse, so a bracelet is a good option for me as recommended by my hospital. I have some good ideas for what info I should include now. 

I can't see a feasible reason why any EMT or even doctor would give any NSAID in an emergency situation, especially if you were unconscious.  

I believe they put aspirin under the tongue for suspected cardiac arrest.