Medical ID Bracelet???

[STLMom2006 0]

My surgeons office highly recommends that each patient get a medical id Bracelet so if there is ever a emergency, the dr's can know we have had the procedure and not to give us NSAIDS etc.

Did anyone else get one???

I ordered one for the band, but also because I have other allergies that they should know about.

Thanks!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I think if it worries you, then sure, get one. However since my doc has told me I can take NSAIDS since I'm careful with them,(and frankly a dose or two in an emergent situation won't hurt ANYONE unless you're allergic) I personally don't think I need one.

[STLMom2006 0]

Restless Monkey- I understand not wanting to wear one for the NSAID issue, but it makes sense to get one for the band itself.

If I was in a accident and they took me by ambulance to the hospital and didn't know I had the band, there could be injuries they aren't aware of or if there had to be surgery they could cut into the port or something.

Note-I am not a hypocondriac, I'm just over cautious I guess.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

As I said, if you want one, get it! I don't. If there's time and I'm unconscious, they'll do x-rays, MRI, something before just cutting into me

and if they need to "cut into the port" to save my life (ie no time for x-rays) then I do NOT want them fretting about the band. Save me first; I can always get another band. Personally I don't think it's worth the bother, but as I said, if you want one, buy it!