Question:
Should I get a Medic-Alert necklace stating that I've had Gastric-Bypass

Irecently read where you should get a Medical-Alert necklace stating that you had Gastric Bypass surgery and Do Not Blindly Place NG Tube, Use Endoscopy. Is this necessary?    — Gayla C. (posted on August 31, 2001)

August 31, 2001
Hi Gayla I talked to my PCP yesterday about this and he sai it would be a good idea to have one after the surgery.
   — Jennie D.

August 31, 2001
I have a feminie, small bracelet that I wear. I am glad to have it, it could save my life someday!
   — Mary B.

August 31, 2001
On the advice of other AMOS members, I ordered a gold medical id pendant that says, "Gastric bypass; no n/g tube w/o scope." In an emergency situation (car accdt., for example) with no xray on the scene, you don't want parameds sticking stuff down your throat. An unlikely scenario, but possible. I haven't had surgery yet, but I've got my necklace ready. Some good sources I was referred to are: www.gwensjewelry.com and www.goldware-id.com. The second one can also special order white gold, which is what I wanted.
   — scottiemaam O.

August 31, 2001
When I asked my surgeon this he stated it wasn't needed ER staff would see a 6 in scar on your stomach and know something was up. DONT FALL FOR THIS ONE! I though about it later and realized at almost any weight we will have a tummy tuck and if your plastic surgeon does an anchor incision it will remove you WLS scar and replace it w/ a tummy tuck scar. So ER staff will NOT look at a tummy tuck scar and say hold on a minute.....Needless to say I'm going to get one.
   — Jennifer H.