Poll: Medical ID Bracelet

[rocketray 0]

I ordered one after reading all the entries a week ago. If you're unconscious and you have someone not familiar with lap bands in the ER, it could be damaging. Whether or not I actually wear it will be another story. I was already thinking of what I'll say when my colleagues ask me about it. I do think it's worth it.

[Whillow 0]

lol @tattoo.. I know someone who has DNR tattooed across his chest...

I've thought about it, but it would annoy me so much to wear a Bracelet all the time. Are there other options? I would rather be tatoo'd w/that info than have to wear a bracelet all the time. For the meantime, I just hope that if I am ever in a bad accident, they will know from my scars or family/friends will be able to tell them. Everyone knows I have it. Oh, I also carry a card in my wallet that says I have the LAP-BAND®, but I realize the chances of them seeing that are probably miniscule at best.

[Whillow 0]

personally - to hell with damage to the band,, i dont want to wait what in my area is a 45 min ride to the hospital to get intubated if need be. I work rescue... and i want air asap.. forget 45 min of cpr.

[lauragshsu 6]

I'm considering getting one after reading this thread. What kind could I get that I could wear 24/7 comfortably and not need to remove when showering?

[rocketray 0]

I think you'd want stainless steel or silver. Gold would be very expensive. You can get one on Ebay, if you're looking for something more unique, go to www.creativemedicalid.com

They have some very different ones for reasonable prices.

I got a Bracelet from there and then a cheapie dog tag on ebay that I can throw on my neck when I don't feel like wearing a bracelet. The bracelet was 60.00 and the dog tag was only 7.00.