Medical Id Bracelet

[ChicagoRose 650]

Does anyone here wear a medical ID Bracelet? The "Bandwagon" book says that although they are a pretty good idea, the cuter ones look too much like regular jewelry and so the medics might miss it anywys. It also says that the only real pertinant info is the no nsaids, and no blind tube which in life or limb situations are going to happen regardless. Just curious...thanks for your help =)

[MiniMi 1,468]

Does anyone here wear a medical ID Bracelet? The "Bandwagon" book says that although they are a pretty good idea' date=' the cuter ones look too much like regular jewelry and so the medics might miss it anywys. It also says that the only real pertinant info is the no nsaids, and no blind tube which in life or limb situations are going to happen regardless. Just curious...thanks for your help =)[/quote']

I have a Road ID. Nicer than the regular medical alert but still obvious enough.

[donna12 742]

I don't mean to sound dumb but what is a Road ID?

[Michael S. Grove 3]

Does anyone here wear a medical ID Bracelet? The "Bandwagon" book says that although they are a pretty good idea' date=' the cuter ones look too much like regular jewelry and so the medics might miss it anywys. It also says that the only real pertinant info is the no nsaids, and no blind tube which in life or limb situations are going to happen regardless. Just curious...thanks for your help =)[/quote']

I was an EMT for 17 years. I can't imagine that knowing someone had lapband by way of a medical alert piece of jewelry would have made a difference in patient care. If you are unconscious they can't give you NSAIDs anyhow and if you awake you tell the healthcare providers your history. As for the no blind tube. Like you said if it needs done its gonna happen.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

yes, i wear one per my own choosing

(its in stainless steel) and i was able to make it in pink no less haha

i have on the inside of the tag:

lapband w/plication

no blind ng tuve

no nsaid

[MiniMi 1,468]

I don't mean to sound dumb but what is a Road ID?

It's a medical tag made for athletes. You can have it as a Bracelet, shoe tag or necklace I think. I got it originally for my son who was training for a tri. Sending him out on a long ride alone was scary. If he had an accident no one would know who he was. RoadId.com

[donna12 742]

yes, i wear one per my own choosing

(its in stainless steel) and i was able to make it in pink no less haha

i have on the inside of the tag:

lapband w/plication

no blind ng tuve

no nsaid

No one has every told me no NSAIDs, why?

[ChicagoRose 650]

I was an EMT for 17 years. I can't imagine that knowing someone had lapband by way of a medical alert piece of jewelry would have made a difference in patient care. If you are unconscious they can't give you NSAIDs anyhow and if you awake you tell the healthcare providers your history. As for the no blind tube. Like you said if it needs done its gonna happen.

That's what I was thinking. I did google the ROAD ID bands and I see how important they could be. Eventually post-band I would like to maybe do a 5K or something so maybe I'll invest in one just to have around in case I ever go walking or jogging on my own....I'm still a FAR CRY from that stage though LOL.

Thanks everyone!

[Michael S. Grove 3]

No one has every told me no NSAIDs' date=' why?[/quote']

NSAIDs lay in your stomach and don't dissolve properly can actually cause ulcerations to the inside of your stomach