Question:
What exactly do I put on the bracelet?

If I go to the pet store to have a med. bracelet done, what exactly do I put on it? ALSO, I've been having diarrhea for 2 days now. Can anyone offer any suggestions? I am Post op 2 weeks. I see my surgeon this Wednesday. I don't know if its that gallbladder medication or the vitamin B12 that he prescribed. I do plan to tell him about the diarrhea when I see him Wed. but I am suffering with cramps so bad when it comes. Thanks so much for any answers that you supply. Thanks, Darline    — Darline H. (posted on September 24, 2001)

September 24, 2001
On the diarrhea...I had it pretty routinely for the first nine months. Yes, fat or sugar definately would trigger it, even a tiny amount. Often, however, I had eaten nothing that should have made me ill. Lots of cramps and gas, diarrhea and burping after I ate dinner, even just a few bites of the blandest, most boring little dinner. Then, magically, at ten months, it went away. Just like that. One day I wasn't sick anymore and I have felt fantastic ever since. It's strange and uncomfortable, but it does get better.
   — Anne G.

September 24, 2001
Hi Darlene. I ordered my bracelet last week and I got my suggestion from someone on the board. Mine says, Gastric Bypass, DO NOT PLAACE NG TUBE BLINDLY, USE ENDOSCOPY. Hope this helps.
   — Marlene H.

September 24, 2001
Hi Darline, I had occasional bouts of diarrhea post op and my surgeon recommended Imodium AD. Worked Great!!! I took it occasionally for about 2 weeks and the diarrhea disappeared. The caplets are so,so,so tiny!! Very easy to take. I have heard others share similar "success" stories. Hope this helps. Shelley
   — Shelley.

September 24, 2001
Hi there I am a year post op and I still have diarrhea. My Dr prescribed QUESTRIAN Powder which I take in apple sauce. Without it I am a mess literaly!! It has worked for me. Good Luck
   — Carol M.

September 24, 2001
Hi, I too am interested in getting a bracelet. I watched this TLC O/R thing on tv the other night. The patient, an accident victim, was out, and they were putting this tube down her throat, concerned with abdominal bleeding. The first thing I thought of was "Wow, what if she were a gastric bypass patient?" They would have never known since she was alone at the time of the accident. To say the least, it freaked me out, and now I want one of those bracelets. If anyone can e-mail me to let me know where to get one, out and about or on the "net", I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks, [email protected]
   — Carey N.

September 24, 2001
I recently posted a similar question to yours. wondering where we have to wear them, on left or right arm or if you can wear it on your ankle. I found a website with some really cute & attractive ones, http://www.medical-id/women.htm
   — Kelley S.