Hi everyone!

Being in the medical field my mind automatically goes to post op/emergency medical type complications after surgery.

Does any wear/been instructed to wear a medical alert bracelet or necklace?

Thanks!

Nikki

I was never instructed to wear one. I think I've seen a post about people getting them because of the stomach restriction, but my surgeon never said anything about it being medically necessary.

I got info in my surgical materials but it was pretty vague. I've looked at a few websites to see what the options are. I generally do not wear jewelry so I know a bracelet isn't for me, I don't think I would consistently wear it. I have thought about a pendant/necklace. NikkiV, do medical personnel look for medical necklaces?

I got one at the medical supply store they had a bariatric sticker to put on it along with the other med. things so I had mine engraved with gastric sleeve on it,you dont want someone sticking some thing down your throut trying to get to your tummy better safe than sorry, Debi

I have a really nice medical alert pendant that I wear on a long chain inside my clothing. It is for diabetes and I hope to not need it anymore at some point! It looks like jewelry, but I do believe it would be noticed by medical personnel. The website is www.StickyJ.com. I will talk to my MD about whether I need one for the sleeve.

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Yes I do. I am a paramedic and there are times when a patient cannot talk or communicate effectively with me. We look on the patient, in the pockets, and in the wallet for information.

That being said a piece of paper with your medical history, allergies, and medications on it does wonders!!

My surgeon said a medical alert bracelet or necklace is not medically necessary for the VSG so I did not get one, no reason to.

I got one at the medical supply store they had a bariatric sticker to put on it along with the other med. things so I had mine engraved with gastric sleeve on it' date='you dont want someone sticking some thing down your throut trying to get to your tummy better safe than sorry, Debi[/quote']

I hadn't thought of this reason at all and I completely agree. Will be.getting one

I hadn't thought of this reason at all and I completely agree. Will be.getting one

That's kind of what I was thinking. If something happened and you needed a NG tube (in your nose and into your stomach) having a vsg is something I'd like known.

Yes I do. I am a paramedic and there are times when a patient cannot talk or communicate effectively with me. We look on the patient, in the pockets, and in the wallet for information.

That being said a piece of paper with your medical history, allergies, and medications on it does wonders!!

I got a wallet card from my surgeon, that's good to know!