My doctor's office gave me an order form for a medical ID bracelet or necklace and suggested that I wear one from now on. It is supposed to read

"No NG tube w/o endoscope" and then have the Dr.s name and phone #...

I was interested to know if anybody else has one of these?

Also, has anyone been hassled by airport security? Do we need to keep a "prosthetics/implant id card" or whatever you call it with us for the damn TSA now?

I believe there is some stainless steel in the port connector piece, possibly the port of the VG band as well (yup, I have the big 10cc one), so I was wondering about that also.

My Uncle was quite concerned with me wearing the medic alert---he is a Dr. in a MUCH more populated area than we are in here---he was concerned, that they have enough info on me. I have multiple drug allergies, and a couple of tumors in my body, that are being watched, and dealt with---but could shock the hell outta an unknowing Dr.!!! Then I added the band. So he took me down, we picked it out, and he helped me set up all the info he thought might be important. Now he just renews the yearly fee of something like $17.95. I was with him, he used his card to activate it, and now he just continues it.

With all of my allergies, and assorted issues, I'd have to have a winding band, like Cleopatras snake bracelet!!!!

Kat

Hmmm... Dr. C????

I'd sure like to have another licensed medical professional weigh in, if any are around. :confused:

You could always also go over to Dr. C's site and ask there. He is always encouraging us to do that if he's not around.

http://www.thebanddoctor.com

I had one until I lost it but plan to get another. My surgeon thinks it's a good idea...

Emily