medic alert braclet or necklace

[Doddie63 6]

Another point I should make, I wear the Bracelet and not one single person had asked me what it is. In fact, I had to point it out to my doctor and he said "what is that ". When I told him it was medica alert he said great. It is feather light, and I never take it off even going thru airport security. Hope I have convinced a few of you can be a life saver. Doddie

[argon 3]

Ok, I'm seriously considering it. Maybe I'll ask for one for Christmas!

I am guessing MedicAlert is better to have (for 'privacy's sake) than something with "Lapband" or whatever on it... with how it can contain all your medical history, contacts, etc. But then, since I'm cheap/broke, I could just get one now that DOES have the 'no blind intubation' and 'adjustable gastric band' on the back, or something, and hope no one sees. Wish MedicAlert didn't require a yearly subscription too. :phanvan

Hmm... dilemas.

[argon 3]

Which 'model' do you have, Doddie? I'd have to have something VERY light and barely noticable to me, to wear ALL the time. Do you shower with it, and everything?

[Doddie63 6]

I have the basic stainless steel and it is featherweight light. If you go on the website, you can see it. The front is a very styleish (sp) medical symbol and on the back are listed the band, diabetes and up to 5 medical problems. A medic would recoqnize it instantly but no one can read what is on the back unless you let them. And I eat, sleep and shower with it on. I even go to the aqua fit classes with it on. It never comes off. It is so "unnoticeable" that I had to point it out to our aqua fit instructor and lifeguard. Frankly, if you have the band, the literature recommends you have the medic alert Bracelet or necklace or broach. It gives me a very nice reassured feeling of safety. Doddie

[Doddie63 6]

Argon, they don't require a yearly subscription. YOu can order only the Bracelet. I have the yearly subscription because I need to update the medical problems and medication frequently. Also, there are other benefits if you go to the website you can read them. Doddie

[nancyc 0]

I have a medic alert anklet, but I just ordered it from a US company on the web. If you google medic alert Bracelet, you get tons of companies that make them. Mine says "allergic to penicillin and gastric lap band inside." It is made of stainless steel, is thin and feminine and I can't tell I'm wearing it any more. I don't have to pay yearly dues for this either. It's a good idea, and doesn't cost much. I think I paid $30 US for it. The best part is that as I lose weight, I have had to tighten it a few times just like my watchband!

Nancyc

[Doddie63 6]

Yessssssssss~! I like that. My Bracelet is starting to be too large. Love it. Better than stepping on the weighscale. Doddie

[Doddie63 6]

Nancy C: Where are you from. I am from N. Vancouver BC

[Doddie63 6]

Argon where are you from? It seems we are on the web at the same time, we must be from the west??? Doddie

[nancyc 0]

I am from Peterborough, Ontario.

[Doddie63 6]

Good morning, it is 8:51 am in Vancouver BC. I noticed that you have approximately the same amount of weight to go as myself. Are you planning on another fill? I go July 12 to the vanc. doctor who last time failed to insert the fill because the port was offon an awkward angle. I flew to Toronto and they filled it immediately. I sure hope I don't have to fly back to TO because of the costs $1,000.00 Pretty expensive for a fill Doddie

[argon 3]

I am FROM Sask., but I'm living in NB. Maybe I'm still on SK time?!

[Doddie63 6]

Hi Argon. I am from Yorkton, Sask. moved to Vanc. 1970. Miss Sask in many ways and sometimes dram of moving back. Doddie

[nancyc 0]

Hi Doddie,

I actually have had a number of fills and a few defills. It seems that I have a sensitive stomach around the band area. If it gets irritated with a food stick or vomiting it swells up and I start to have problems with anything but liquids. Even though it is only three ccs, it works about half the time and I don't have to get an emergency defill. I am still losing about a pound a week if I stay away from treats, and that is fine with me. I will probably be slower than many reaching my goal, but as long as I am still losing most of the time, I am good.

[GR8 1]

I got a medical alert braclet after my surgery - and only receive compliments on style. They ship to Canada. Lot and lots of styles for everyone.

I got C15 - gold and silver beads.

Lauren's Hope - Medical ID Bracelets, Medical ID Watches, Mothers Bracelets, and 14k Gold Bracelets