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I'm getting the lapband and am wanting to get a medical ID Bracelet. Do any of you have one and tell me where I can get one?

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Really only by pass patients need those because of NG tube placement and them having less of a stomach then us. I really don't see the need for a Bracelet because if they ever need access to your stomach they can with the band.

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My Surgeon recommended I get one. I got here: http://www.laurenshope.com/ I have the dog tag I wear around my neck. You will get all sorts of opinions on this subject so it really is a personal choice. Either way I figure it is a one time $50 bucks. Doesn't hurt to have it and hopefully never have a need for it.

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My Surgeon recommended I get one. I got here: http://www.laurenshope.com/ I have the dog tag I wear around my neck. You will get all sorts of opinions on this subject so it really is a personal choice. Either way I figure it is a one time $50 bucks. Doesn't hurt to have it and hopefully never have a need for it.

i bought one from laurens hope, kinda cute/pink in color for $80 as i had it w/pink beads etc

i had no nsaids, no blind tubing and lapband/plication surgery underneath the health sign.

i like it....and enjoyed wearing it....i have lost so much weight that it comes off easy now so

i dont wear it as much..i will try and find a pic of it if you like.

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i got mine from medialert. i have so many different illnesses that medialert picks and chooses what they think is important to put on the Bracelet. lapband was listed. i got a adjustable band bracelet. when it gets tight i know my band might be tighter. i chew very carefully when i am retaining Water.

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I got a pack of three rubber band bracelets in various colors off Amazon. 3 for $14.

http://www.amazon.com/Lap-band-Medical-Alert-Silicone-Bands/dp/B0044Y75KQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390933781

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I'm an ambassador for Medic Alert. You can go to their website at medicalert.com.

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I thought I would stop and read this as my Mother has medical problems and when we had the scare not to long ago like Nov, or the beginning of Dec. well I could not find her list of meds that she carries and it took me a hr. to find them , also I went to my substitute PCP for a pain in my lower back buttock region , and the substitute asked me after she took the and read the X RAYS what was the tube around my stomach , and I had to tell her it was my band so I guess it would be helpful and I a also allergic to eromyathacin , so if I am out of it they can find out the info , with the Bracelet , so I am going to really look into this , thank you for bringing this up.

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I had a lapband Bracelet made from this site, with information engraved underneath.

Very professional and well made.

http://www.americanmedical-id.com/marketplace/category_viewall.php?shopby=10

Best wishes and keep the faith.

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