Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Do we need a Bracelet?



Recommended Posts

I was searching on Ebay the other day looking for books to read about LapBand and came across LapBand bracelets. This will notify EMT/Hospitals in case of an Emergency, that you have Lapband. I have never ever thought of this and was just wondering if anyone knows if we should get them.

Edited by ~MyNewLife~

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Sorry I can't give you a quick answer, but your doctor's office should be able to tell you.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My doctor's office said I do not need one but I know many on here who's doctor did recommend one. I would follow the advise of your doctor and go from there.

I am in the process of ordering a medical alert Bracelet for another condition and am just going to go with the one that has the phone number for them to call to get all health information. I will list my lap band there.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi guys: We are on the way :biggrin: wont be long now

My group gave me a sticker for the back of my driver’s licenses

Patient has LapBand Gastric Banding

No NG Tubing w/o calling (doctor's phone #)

Fluid capacity 30 cc or less/ Limit NSAIDS

My Doctor's Name

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had never even thought of having a braclet...but I do work in the medical field and the faster you can get any past medical history on a patient --- it is better. So I do think that the braclet would be a good thing to have. Also many of us wear contact lenses and if you have a braclet that you can add different info to -- you might want to add the fact that you have contact.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I've pondered a Bracelet but I know I would never wear it LOL. I am just going to keep the card in my wallet in my purse so if something did happen they could see in my purse. :biggrin:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My doc posted on the clinic website that it is not necessary to get a medica alert (or similar) Bracelet.

Of course there is no harm in getting one......... I guess if people are looking for ways to spend their hard earned money, they can send it to me for my new wardrobe fund, instead of to the bracelet engravers !

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had the card given on the day of my surgery.

I am like others, I don't want to wear a Bracelet. I figure that, if there is an emergency, they will be taking my shirt off for CPR, see the scars and it will be clear. If not, they will find the card when trying to indentify me.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi guys: We are on the way :biggrin: wont be long now

My group gave me a sticker for the back of my driver’s licenses

Patient has LapBand Gastric Banding

No NG Tubing w/o calling (doctor's phone #)

Fluid capacity 30 cc or less/ Limit NSAIDS

My Doctor's Name

I'm an ER nurse and I never thought about problems with needing an NG tube, but I think it would be a good idea to have the information to keep from getting an NG that could injure your stomach. Great idea.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I checked with my surgeon, and he didn't think it was necessary to have a Bracelet, and was rather caught by surprise by the question. I think I will put a note in my ICE (in case of emergency) entry in my phone.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

hmmm, might give my parents an excuse to give me a cool gold Bracelet, since im allergic to most other metals and latex. put a little red enamel cross on it. why not?! support the economy!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Now that I've had my surgery and see that many people working post-op in the hospital don't even have any idea about lap banding, I think I am going to get a Bracelet so at least it would prompt someone to check should I not be able to speak. I guess I've learned so much I expect everyone else to know as much, and that's just not true. So....a new excuse to buy jewelry! :eek:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×