This is a question for those that are further out. I was on the BE.com website and saw a link for a company that sells medical ID bracelets. I was wondering if anyone has gotten one since their surgery. Since they can be engraved with up to five lines of information, I was wondering if this was something I should be considering to alert medical personnel to the fact that I have had this type of procedure along with my other medical allergies that I have. I say medical allergies, I'm allergic to two types of penicillin that give me hives. That's about all I have. Any advice or anyone have one?

Its a good idea with the drug allergies even without the surgery I would.

Nancy

There are differing opinions on the need for the bracelet. But, I have one. Mine says:

Gastric Sleeve 6/10

NO blind NG tube

Allery to: list any drug allergies you have

Although many drs and pts don't see the need for one, my understanding is that a blind NG tube shoved into your small sleeve can rip a hole in it. So, I wear it to be on the side of caution.

I may not wear it forever. But, after the complications I have had and only 3 months out, I thought better safe than sorry.

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