Does anyone have an emergency medical alert bracelet for their lapband? If so:

1. What do you have engraved on it?
   
2. Where did you get it?
   

Thanks

you can also do a google search for medical id bracelets, and couple of online stores will pop up...i've been looking into them too.

Why No Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs? I am having surgery on Friday and have not heard about that. What can you take instead?

Because our tiny stomachs cannot handle them and they will eat holes in the pouch. That is what I was told and this is forever, not temporary. I was told tylenol only as well!!

Anti inflamatories are very hard on you stomach. With the pouch they can causes ulcers if the medication sits in the pouch.

NGT's are inserted through your nose and go into your stomach. I do not think they could get one blind through the pouch.

I bought a very simple medic alert bracelet on eBay for $15. It has "Lap Band, No blind NG tube" on the back and the red sign on front. I bought this for now. There is a smaller cute charm that you can get to put on a charm bracelet.

Hi everybody! Just thought I'd try to help a little.

NG= Nasogastric Tube. Yes, they can get it in without a scope, but it's risky. Your fill level could make it too tight for the tube to pass safely and they could perforate your stomach (which would be very bad...would need surgery)

NSAIDS= NonSteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs. Just as everyone has posted. They can erode the lining of your stomach and cause ulcers and bleeding. Be aware that the list is lengthy, and if you are taking anything other than Tylenol, you should ask your doctor first! Some NSAIDS are: Advil, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Aleve some prescriptions like Celebrex too (for arthritis and such). Avoid Asprin too...same problem.

Having a medical ID is so important. You don't have to wear it (although that is the first place EMS will look). You can keep something in your wallet, or they have kits that look like large pill bottles you keep in the 'fridge. Inside them is a complete list of contact info, medications, allergies, medical history, etc.

Hope this helps.

~C

I am an EMT, and if/when I get the band I will be purchasing a medic alert bracelet. It helps tremendously when we know the medical history of a patient especially if they are unconscious.

Thanks everyone for the links to sites where they sell them!