This is for those who have a medical alert bracelet or charm. What do you have engraved on them?

Thanks

Do we really need one ?

Good question, I was just thinking about having one done. I would have "gastric band" put on it, I think.

I was asking my regular dr about this and she thought it was a good idea because if you are ever in an emergency situation, it would be helpful for any dr to know you had it done.

What does everyone else think?

I have one and it reads..

GASTRIC LAP-BAND

IF TUBING REQUIRED

MUST USE SCOPE

MORE INFO IN WALLET

I put " more info in wallet" because EMT'S don't usually look in your wallet unless told to. In my wallet I have more info on my band, Dr.'s #, allergies and so on.

The "must use scope" is really for stomach tubes not breathing tubes but I would think EMT's would know this. (I would hope)

Front:

NJ Chick

See Back

Back:

Gastric Lap-Band

No N/G Tubing Without Scope

Dr.'s Name

Phone #, Hackensack, New Jersey

Mine says: AGB - No NG Tube w/o endoscope.

Mine says: AGB - No NG Tube w/o endoscope. Dr. name and phone number

mine has my allergies on it too.. it says

Lap Band patient, caution

with NG tube or EGD

NSAIDS, ASA and Toradol

cause anaphylaxis.

once I got it I realized I had not listed my Latex allergy so I will have to get it redone. I only got the tag for $15.00 and made the bracelet part myself.. I have several to go with different outfits. I recommed the bracelet over the necklace because one of the first things they do in ER or Ambulance is start an IV and they would be sure to see a bracelet.

I was warned by a paramedic friend that bracelets that look too much like jewlery is usually overlooked. Make sure it has a noticable medical (cadus?) symbol on it. Mine says

Adjust. Gastric band

with abdominal port

No NG w/o scope

Mushroom allergy

~Mandy