khelm32 52 Posted January 6, 2014 I'm getting the lapband and am wanting to get a medical ID Bracelet. Do any of you have one and tell me where I can get one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheryl2586 3,053 Posted January 6, 2014 Really only by pass patients need those because of NG tube placement and them having less of a stomach then us. I really don't see the need for a Bracelet because if they ever need access to your stomach they can with the band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim1967 3,569 Posted January 6, 2014 My Surgeon recommended I get one. I got here: http://www.laurenshope.com/ I have the dog tag I wear around my neck. You will get all sorts of opinions on this subject so it really is a personal choice. Either way I figure it is a one time $50 bucks. Doesn't hurt to have it and hopefully never have a need for it. 3 ☠carolinagirl☠, Debbie3sons and JOANNE M HOLL reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
khelm32 52 Posted January 6, 2014 Thanks! My surgeon suggested I get one in case of an emergency. 3 ☠carolinagirl☠, Debbie3sons and JOANNE M HOLL reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted January 6, 2014 My Surgeon recommended I get one. I got here: http://www.laurenshope.com/ I have the dog tag I wear around my neck. You will get all sorts of opinions on this subject so it really is a personal choice. Either way I figure it is a one time $50 bucks. Doesn't hurt to have it and hopefully never have a need for it. i bought one from laurens hope, kinda cute/pink in color for $80 as i had it w/pink beads etc i had no nsaids, no blind tubing and lapband/plication surgery underneath the health sign. i like it....and enjoyed wearing it....i have lost so much weight that it comes off easy now so i dont wear it as much..i will try and find a pic of it if you like. 3 backpacking5, JOANNE M HOLL and Debbie3sons reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrydumont46 1,954 Posted January 6, 2014 i got mine from medialert. i have so many different illnesses that medialert picks and chooses what they think is important to put on the Bracelet. lapband was listed. i got a adjustable band bracelet. when it gets tight i know my band might be tighter. i chew very carefully when i am retaining Water. 2 JOANNE M HOLL and Debbie3sons reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ Gary 149 Posted January 28, 2014 I got a pack of three rubber band bracelets in various colors off Amazon. 3 for $14. http://www.amazon.com/Lap-band-Medical-Alert-Silicone-Bands/dp/B0044Y75KQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390933781 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawalsh 919 Posted January 28, 2014 I'm an ambassador for Medic Alert. You can go to their website at medicalert.com. 2 Debbie3sons and ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Debbie3sons 1,936 Posted January 29, 2014 I thought I would stop and read this as my Mother has medical problems and when we had the scare not to long ago like Nov, or the beginning of Dec. well I could not find her list of meds that she carries and it took me a hr. to find them , also I went to my substitute PCP for a pain in my lower back buttock region , and the substitute asked me after she took the and read the X RAYS what was the tube around my stomach , and I had to tell her it was my band so I guess it would be helpful and I a also allergic to eromyathacin , so if I am out of it they can find out the info , with the Bracelet , so I am going to really look into this , thank you for bringing this up. 2 JOANNE M HOLL and ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rojasanoll 920 Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) I had a lapband Bracelet made from this site, with information engraved underneath. Very professional and well made. http://www.americanmedical-id.com/marketplace/category_viewall.php?shopby=10 Best wishes and keep the faith. Edited January 29, 2014 by Rojasanoll Share this post Link to post Share on other sites