Should you wear a Medical Alert?

[Qaterra]

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Yes! It's really important.

There are many places to get a Medical Alert. At a bare minimum, carry a wallet card about your bariatric surgery status. It could save your life.

http://blog.laurenshope.com/medical...c-Bypass-Patients-Should-Wear-a-Medical-Alert

 

[fkrebs]

Thanks Qaterra, I never thought about it before. I'll have to see about getting one.

Frank

 

[NoTurningBack]

Hello Qaterra,

I knew I needed one but thought it had to be that ugly standard one. Thank you so much for the link...there are some awesome items there and I will be purchasing one shortly. Have a fantastic day! Nancy

 

[darkpoeticangel]

yes what if you havce and accident and have bleeding inside. I can save your life. and there are so many cool ones online.

 

[darkpoeticangel]

They are so cool now. many styles colors and designs. I love mine it looks like a charm bracelet

 

[Truly Genuine Lady]

Great Advice!

Had not thought about this - the site provided has great variety too! Thanks for sharing!

 

[dancinbr]

Medical alert is very important for those of us who had the R-N-Y.. My surgeon stated it should read: No NGT, No NSAIDS and No aspirin

In order for a NGT aka naso-gastric tube to be placed it has to be done using fluoroscopy in the ER or hospital in order to avoid tearing or rupturing our pouches and esophagus's.

The other is the obvious risk for ulcers due to NSAIDS and Aspirin. We can take Aspirin in an urgent critical situation only if the appropriate preventative measures have been taken to protect our pouches.

I cannot say what it would be for VSG or sleeve patients..

Yes, this is important.

I need to get to it.

I will order one today.

Ralph