Question:
do i need a med alert braelet and if i do what needs to be put on it and where can i

   — joann35654 (posted on September 24, 2003)

September 23, 2003
It probably wouldn't be a bad idea to get a Med-Alert bracelet. I am planning on one. I remember seeing something in the library a few months ago about it. Have "No Blind Gastric Tube Placement" and "RNY Bypass" put on it. The first one is because the pouch is MUCH smaller than our normal stomach and sits higher too. Trust me, I have shoved a lot of NG tube into someone's gut before. The second will let medical personnel know why you can't have the blind g-tube. Hope that helps.
   — emtp435

September 23, 2003
i have a med alert dog tag around my neck that reads "patient has had roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery" it also has the med alert symbol. hope this helps. Tiff
   — TIFFANY R.

September 24, 2003
Check out on the Web Laurens Hope/// Its this company that makes Nice Med Braclets... Haly Berry has purchased some from this company..
   — Katcheauttom26

September 24, 2003
http://www.marrex.com/makemethis/index.html This place has super prices!
   — MF

September 24, 2003
i bought my bracelet from laurenshope.com. i put on it. gastric bypass pt no ng tube stomach size 2-3 ozs. i enjoy my bracelet . good luck for you.
   — linda W.

September 24, 2003
I got a med alert tag to wear on a necklace and also got a tag at PetSmart that I have on my key ring. You can pick which "dog tag" you want, the style of engraving and type in what you want it to say. I chose the heart because it was largest and I could fit the most information on it. I also did one with my surgeon's name/number and primary doc name/number as I have other cardiac precautions. That way I have the information with me all the time, I'm rarely without my purse/car keys. Good Luck with your surgery! HUGS, HUGS and more HUGS!
   — Deborah F.

September 25, 2003

   — jkb