Question:
Does any one know where to get a medic alert braclet for RNY patients?
I have heard about braclets for gastric bypass patients, but how do you get one, and what do you put on the braclet? Are they really necessary to have one? Thank you for your help. Kristy — Kristy (posted on August 5, 2006)
August 5, 2006
A popular site seems to be Lauren's Hope. A note of caution for those,
however: They look just like regular bracelets (that's kinda the point) so
I would worry if the medic personnel would even notice. Some docs
recommend them, some don't. I personally don't see a need unless you have
allergies or are diabetic or something.
— platypus
August 5, 2006
you can get them anywhere.Shopko walmart ebay and I would stick with the
ones that are not fancy because if anything happens you need the medics to
see it and not think it is a piece of jewlery.
— KristalGerou
August 5, 2006
Walgreens is cheap. Make sure it states no NG tube
— Steve Cohen
August 5, 2006
from my understanding they are necessary. if you need to be put to sleep
in an er and you can not speak they will not take caution in inserting the
down. i think that you can get them thru med alert. you can also where a
chain. i heard of one lady that had it tattooed never her scar as she
turned the scar into the stem of a rose and placed the initials above the
rose. good luck
— tjjjx6
August 5, 2006
I've got one. It has been laying in my Jewelry Box for the past two years.
— cindirella
August 5, 2006
The reason people where them is to alert ER staff not to place a NG tube
down them, and it's not that you can't have a NG tube, but the person doing
it better understand your new anatomy and know how to do it or they would
push it right through your pouch. I chose not to wear one after discussing
it with a friend who is an EMT...she said they never insert one at the
scene of an accident, and chances are if you're at the hospital you're not
alone and someone can tell them you've had gastric bypass surgery. I do
carry a card in my wallet, and if traveling, I make sure the person I'm
with knows that I'm a post-op and that I'm carrying that card. If you're
single, you may want to consider carrying something. But the diabetic wears
one because they could go into a diabetic shock...it would be such a rare
instance that we would need a NG tube in an emergency situation that I
don't find it worth wearing something daily that screams to the world that
I'm sick, when in fact I'm healthier than I've ever been.
— psychobabble35
August 5, 2006
I just got one from Lauren's hope and did only because I travel a lot
overseas...and they do look just like a bracelet (I bought one that has a
watch too)...I was told medical staff are required to always check
jewelry.
Mine reads, "NO NG tube; Gastric Bypass
It really is a personal choice; good luck!
— zoeysgrami
August 6, 2006
You can get one here at ObesityHelp.com. Go to
http://obesityhelpstore.com/?pagename=DisplayProducts&category=Medical%20Alert
— cpinck
August 6, 2006
I happen to live in the town where medic alert was founded. The whole
concept behind a braclet or necklace is to have all your medical history
easily accessable if you are unable to speak for yourself. if you go to
http://www.medicalert.org/home/homegradient.aspx , they will have you fill
out all your pertinant info and assign you a medical record number that
medical staff can access from most places. it is good to have one to say
"no blind ng tubes" and if you have any allergies or take certain
meds. I am a nurse and have used this system many times. if any thing read
the story behind the medic alert tag. it is a good idea, espcially if you
travel. hope this helps.
— reginagoiburn
August 7, 2006
I sell Medical alert bracelets on my website.... shipping is free on your
first order.
www.bariatricWLS.com
— Penny P.
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