I may have missed something important in my research for having my GBS. I see in one of the forums that quote, " Most bypass patients wear medical bracelets after surgery. " it was said because of the possibility of a doctor or paramedic running something down your throat and perforating the pouch. I never though of this and therefore I don't have a medical bracelet. My question is do I as a bypass patient need to wear a bracelet and do others? Thanks in advance for any replies.

Edited October 30, 201411 yr by merkman

I got one before my RNY on 10/27/2014!

I am wondering if I should get one. Well I know I need one because I have epilepsy!

Here in Toronto during orientation they tell us we should be prepared to buy a medical alert bracelet before surgery. I was really surprised when I heard that. But they explained why and then it made perfect sense.

You definitely don't want someone blindly putting a tube down your throat or giving you any NSAIDs and include any other allergies you may have, so giving emergency personnel a heads up is an excellent idea.

You know I just would have never thought of that and my surgeons never said it, either. I am glad for the OP starting this thread! =)

@@HilaryInRC They have a very nice selection of bracelets. Thanks for posting the website.

As a single woman, I have a brief synopisis of my medical info in two places:

1) in my wallet--in the first clear plastic 'wallet photo' thing someone would see when they open my wallet; and

2) in my car--in the glove compartment, taped to the back wall of it; and also taped inside the lid of the middle console compartment. These two are bigger and have a bit more info--like friends to call, and my neighbor's contact info. Also, the hospital where I'm on staff.

On it, I have my name, blood type, NKA [no known allergies]; a short list of any surgery, medical conditions; meds; two emergency contact names, and a doctor's name/number. You might want to just do that, instead of wearing a bracelet. Personal choice. Granted, my placements won't help me when away from my wallet or my car; so a bracelet may be your choice.

I bought my medical bracelet from www.laurenshope.com. It is beautiful and I get compliments on it. Mine says:

Name

No blind NG tube

Severe NSAID allergy

ICE (emergency phone number)

I wear it every day.

I just checked out the page. I love them! I think I'll be ordering more than one bracelet to go with the alert plate! Which one did you get if I may ask?

My husband is a first responder and you need to have your med id in your body. in 14 years he never looked in glove compartments or trunks or wallets. ..they dont have time. They are only looking at you and keeping you alive. Sometimes a car accident the purse or wallet is no where to be found as well and they don't know its for you. And if you are in a hotel or house fire they still won't have this info. A on person id is the way to go

Sorry I meant ON your body not in it haha

I just got my ID bracelet from Lauren's Hope. My wife picked it out and she chose I nice one. I'm happy

Wow never even crossed my mind! Going on now to check s few out. Thank you for posting!! ????

I just checked out the page. I love them! I think I'll be ordering more than one bracelet to go with the alert plate! Which one did you get if I may ask?

Nurse04,

I ordered the rhythm and blues bracelet with the rose gold gardenia plate. I'm planning to get a few more bracelets.

-Hilary

Has anyone ordered off ETSY? I ordered a cuff bracelet off of ETSY and am waiting for it to arrive!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/159759972/medical-alert-id-bracelet-personalized?ref=hp_mod_rf

I got this one because the skinnier one wouldn't fit all my stuff! I got all of the writing on the inside and a caduceus on each cuff end.

Wow, I'm glad I checked out the boards today. My husband and 2 best friends have all had the surgery and never have I heard anything about the need for the bracelets. Very interesting and something we definitely have to think about. Thanks everyone!

I just got mine yesterday in the mail from www.laurenshope.com. I purchased one with interchangeable bands. Very pretty and very lightweight. I love it.

Edited November 18, 201411 yr by Sassy Little Redhead