Question:
medical id bracelets.. what should it say?

i'm having rny surgery on the 16th of july and my surgeon told me i need a medical id bracelet to let someone know i was a gastric bypass patient, but he never said what it needed to say ?.... thanks..    — Dawn W. (posted on July 8, 2002)

July 8, 2002
I just received my medicalert braclet in the mail last week. I put the following on my braclet and also in the instructions to Medicalert: "Roux-en-y gastric bypass. do not blindly insert ng tube. Use endoscopy." Hope this information helps
   — Lynn H.

July 8, 2002
The previous poster's seemed good. I asked my surgeon if I should get a medicalert bracelet, and he said no. :( I am concerned, should I get one? I know people have them! Some advise from others?
   — Lezlie Y.

July 8, 2002
I think it's worth the $40 for peace of mind. Mine says "gastric bypass do not blindly place n/g tube, use endoscopy" then there is my id number under it so if there's any problems they can call the number for more information.
   — candymom64

July 8, 2002
Hi I just wanted to say that I agree with the previous posters. State your surgery type, and No Ng Tube use edoscopy! I found some beautiful bracelets at http://www.laurenshope.com/ my favorite is Tanzanite and Periwinkle Crystals with name - $79.95. I know it is expensive, but I want it to look pretty on my new body. Huggers, and Have a blessed day! ~Ang~
   — angel_wls

December 21, 2008
in addition to no blind NG tubes, my surgeon also gave me a card that says "NO NSAIDS" (anti-inflammatory, "NO ASPRIN", NO PREDNISONE" also if you are considering this bracelet you should also list your medication allergies also.
   — Mrsdoubleu