Medi if bands

December 28, 201510 yr

Hi all. How many of you wear a medical id of some sort? I've seen people putting them up. Do we need them? If so why? What do they say on them.

Thanks all ???????? xx

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Gastric Bypass Patients

Location: Ontario

Surgery: Gastric Bypass

Surgery Date: 01/25/16

Height: 5 feet 7 inches

Starting Weight: 355 lbs

Weight Lost: 176 lbs

Current Weight: 178.5 lbs

Goal Weight: 170 lbs

BMI: 28

December 28, 201510 yr

Hmm, I haven't heard of this, but thank you for asking and bringing the need for a medical ID to my attention. A quick google search brought up this: https://www.laurenshope.com/what-to-engrave-on-your-medical-alert-jewelry

To quote the relevant part:

GASTRIC BYPASS

If you have had gastric bypass surgery or lap band surgery it is important to wear a medical ID bracelet to alert emergency technicians that you cannot have a blind NG tube inserted. Here is what we recommend for gastric bypass patients.

Jane Doe
Gastric ByPass 1/12 (month and year of your surgery)
No Blind NG Tube
No NSAIDS/ No Sugars
Dr. 555-555-1212

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