Question:
Do you all recommend...

that all wls patients wear Medic Alert bracelets? I'm having open VBG, and I wonder if its necessary for my type of surgery, or is it mostly with the other surgeries like the RNY? I want to make sure I have everything I'm going to need. Thanks!    — [Anonymous] (posted on November 1, 2000)

October 31, 2000
I had an open VBG in April, and I wear a Medic Alert bracelet that lists not only my gastroplasty, but the fact that I'm asthmatic (although not nearly as bad as I was 108 pounds ago) and allergic to sulfa drugs. I just feel better knowing that, should the need arise, they're going to be careful about shoving things down my throat. For myself, the peace of mind's more than worth the cost of the bracelet.
   — Cheryl Denomy

November 1, 2000
I have one of those restaraunt cards that my doctor got for me and just put it next to my license in my wallet, that way if anything happens to me when they go to find my I.D. they will find the card which states I had a surgical weight loss procedure. If you feel more comfortable wearing one though I would, better to be safe than sorry!
   — christine L.

November 5, 2000
I think a Medic Alert bracelet is an excellent idea. Maybe that should be something that we should all have!!! Thank you for the suggestion!!!
   — SnowWhiteDove459