I was searching on Ebay the other day looking for books to read about LapBand and came across LapBand bracelets. This will notify EMT/Hospitals in case of an Emergency, that you have Lapband. I have never ever thought of this and was just wondering if anyone knows if we should get them.

Edited October 11, 200817 yr by ~MyNewLife~

Hi Harold.....are you ready for tomorrow? That's our big day! I'm on clear liquids all day today....how about you? And as far as the medic alert thing goes, my surgeon recommended getting one. They give their patients a pretty comprehensive booklet on what to expect before, during and after, and this was in the special discharge instructions....there have been some pretty good points made here....the NG tube is a case in point. Good thinking!

Edited November 18, 200817 yr by acadiamom

Hi acadiamom: Did not see your post till today but I was on liquids for 2 days be for Surgery. Now as for my Surgery it went real well for me. I did spend the night in the Hospital my choice. I am home no shoulder pain or gas pain and scheduled for staple removal 11-26.

To help heal the new pouch I have been placed on liquids for a week how about you ?

I wish there was a card that said, "LAP Band patient, please give children's discount at all buffets."

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My Doctor did give me two cards and one does say what size band I have and at the bottom it does state that this person cannot eat put small portions of food. I was told I could show this when I go out to eat, just dont know if it will work.

I have a card in my wallet which is underneath my drivers license.