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Just to be safe...

Barbara C.
on 2/8/09 1:15 am - Raleigh, NC

I decided it was time to get a medical alert ID. A freind of mine that is a couple of years out had an incident where she was unconcious when paramedics arrived. The paramedics where about to insert an NG tube blind which could have done some serious damage. Thank goodness her husband was there and told them to STOP.

For now I have an 'ugly' medical alert id that I got at the local drug store and had engraved. I'll order a nicer one later. I put the following information on my id:

Name
Gastric Bypass RNY
No Blind NG Tube/NSAIDS
I.C.E.: 555-555-5555 (my Dr's phone number)

Do you  think it's a good idea? Do you have one? What does your say?

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

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