Has anyone gotten a medical alert bracelet stating that they have had a gastric bypass? I found one on evilBay and was wondering if I should buy it.

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I don't think there is a need unless you have other health problems that require one.

Yes I have one, I have other allergies also. I feel like I don't want to take the chance of getting my pouch cut by a blind NG tube. I feel like every chance situations I would rather them go into whatever they are doing with their eyes wide open to whatever may help. That is just me myself and I.

That was my thought as well.

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As a nurse and RNY I believe it is very necessary due to our altered physiology. There is no way that in an emergency situation EMS or physicians would know initially without a family member's disclosure or an ultrasound, which may not be called for. I ordered a medic alert bracelet from Amazon for $11.99 with free engraving. It will say Gastric bypass: No NSAID'S, No blind NG tubes, No sugar. ICE: two family members phone numbers. We are so delicate now and our lives can be in real danger in an emergency.

I have one. Very necessary in my opinion, as I also have medication allergies as well.

I think that I am going to order one tomorrow.

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This was very helpful, never thought of getting one. I'll have to rethink this.

Thanks for this subject, and thoughts.

This is suggested by our surgeon. They are supposed to say no blind NG. Also, something about a yellow dot for our vehicles. I am not familiar with that tho.

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A yellow dot? I am going to have to see if I can find something about that.

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https://www.tn.gov/tdot/article/yellow-dot

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Michigan doesn't have that program.

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Here is the one that I bought for now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/191066127221?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

It is going to be delivered today.

This website has really cute ones. https://www.laurenshope.com/

I bought an Med ID bracelet.My Dr recommended it.

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No Bling NG tube

Fluid capacity 60cc

No NSAID.

I don't want to take a chance that in emergency something goes wrong.

I had sleeve 2011 and on Nov.33,2016 have bypass due to acid reflux issues.

Mine doesn't say anything about Fluid capacity. I may have to see if they have a link to add to mine that has that.

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