Petunias

I'm a ER nurse and if a person has a band or a bypass we generally don't pass ng tubes unless it's a matter of life or death. As far as a medical Bracelet - it couldnt hurt. NG tubes are generally used in the ER for gastric distension, gastric bleeds or bowel obstructions, they are however very small - could be compared to a straw. The garden hoses are for gastric lavage and well unless the over dose was witnessed and within in minutes of arrival we don't really practice that anymore. Hope this helps.

Staring my preop clear liquid diet tomorrow. Having my surgery on Thursday the 19th, finally after almost a year!!

I think it is better late than never. Also, I remember when I was in my 20's, 40 seemed old, and in my 30's, 50 sounded old. Now that I am in my 50's, 75 is sounds old. In short, don't listen to the young, they don't really know what "too" old is yet!
Best of Luck and keep us posted!