Medical alert bracelet

[kayelly 6]

Where did you get yours. I'm in GTA, Canada. I can't find any nice ones.

Lauren's hope has nice ones but they are in the states and will ship here. Anyone buy from them and ship to Canada. Did you have to pay customs etc. How much?

Any other places that sell them?

TIA

[GmaDiana 81]

I live in Mo.USA.I bought from Lauren Hope.Their products are top of the line best I have ever found.Hope this helps.I know they are pricey but well worth it.

[char3672 292]

I haven't had my sleeve surgery yet, but this is the first I have ever heard of medical alert bracelets for bariatric surgery. Is it necessary?

[trekker954 421]

I can't imagine why. The odds? We shouldn't take Nsaids after bariatric surgery. It sounds silly to me

[orionburn 1,023]

25 minutes ago, char3672 said:

I haven't had my sleeve surgery yet, but this is the first I have ever heard of medical alert bracelets for bariatric surgery. Is it necessary?

The purpose it to warn EMTs of doing a blind intubation in the event of an emergency. Since the stomach is so much smaller there is a higher risk of the intubation tube actually puncturing your stomach.

[char3672 292]

I guess MAYBE more so for people that have a bypass more so than a sleeve?

[char3672 292]

The purpose it to warn EMTs of doing a blind intubation in the event of an emergency. Since the stomach is so much smaller there is a higher risk of the intubation tube actually puncturing your stomach.

Is that the same for sleeve patients?

[orionburn 1,023]

Just now, char3672 said:

Is that the same for sleeve patients?

Yes, for sleeves as well. I didn't know anything about it either until my final meeting and the office nurse said something about it. It's not something I plan on doing, but that's just me.

[50yearoldme 157]

My surgeon said we should have a card with a note near our license saying NO NG TUBE, BARIATRIC SURGERY, no I'D Bracelet needed

[char3672 292]

Yes, for sleeves as well. I didn't know anything about it either until my final meeting and the office nurse said something about it. It's not something I plan on doing, but that's just me.

Now I'm not sure what to do....I'll ask at my next appt.

[GmaDiana 81]

My surgeon recommended a Medical alert Bracelet.

Mine says: Bariactric surgery

No Blind NG tube

Fluid capacity 60 CC

No Nsaids

My husband and his number for emergency contact.

You would be surprised how many emergency room and Drs are not familiar with weight loss surgery and protocol.My Dr said always call them first then go to emergency room as needed.This office has been in business for a long time and does about 500 surgeries a year.

[char3672 292]

My surgeon recommended a Medical alert Bracelet.< br> Mine says: Bariactric surgery
No Blind NG tube
Fluid capacity 60 CC
No Nsaids
My husband and his number for emergency contact.
You would be surprised how many emergency room and Drs are not familiar with weight loss surgery and protocol.My Dr said always call them first then go to emergency room as needed.This office has been in business for a long time and does about 500 surgeries a year.

I am not telling anyone outside my immediate family, is the bracelet very obvious?

[GmaDiana 81]

char3672

You could get a necklace instead.Keep it inside your shirt.

[GBLady41 393]

My surgeon said we should have a card with a note near our license saying NO NG TUBE, BARIATRIC SURGERY, no I'D Bracelet needed

But what if you're not by your wallet? I'm not taking any chances with my health. If an ID bracelet can literally save my life, why would I not do it?


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[GBLady41 393]

I am not telling anyone outside my immediate family, is the Bracelet very obvious?

You can get a bracelet that looks like a bracelet. I wear mine all the time and no one knows it's a medical bracelet unless I tell them. There are some really nice ones out there that are not expensive.


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