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Does anyone out there post-op have a Medical ID Bracelet?
During my pre-op the Bariatric Coordinator thought getting an ID bracelet would be a good idea. She said it can be particarly dangerous if you go to be intubated, lets say if you were in an automobile accident), the emergency responder could go straight through your pouch (putting a hole). She said she has seen it done while working in the ER - a lady's spleen was cut and a hole was put through the pouch. This scared me and actually never dawned on me to have one. She said hers states she is an RNY patient, not to intubate and no Aspirin, No NSAIDS. I'm looking into getting one...I think it is very important.
Do you recommend a particular brand (that doesn't cost an arm and a leg)?
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Posted July 24, 2011 - 2:10 PM
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Posted September 17, 2011 - 12:48 AM
I would like to know what you find out as well...
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Posted October 16, 2011 - 9:07 PM
I actually had one in the beginning for my LapBand. There was a website that made them and a girl who made the bracelet part. They were very pretty.....I think the website was called something with the word Hope in it. I'll try to google it and come back with the name.
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10/17/11 - First Visit with Bariatric Center - seeing Nurse, Medical Director, Nutritionist, Social Worker and having blood work
3/12/12 - after being discouraged by the lack of support from the first Bariatric Center....started my journey with the one recommended by my PCP. First info meeting and I think this group is great. Completed my application, already choose my surgeon and looking forward to starting this journey again.
3/29/12 - see surgeon and therapist, 4/9 Immersion Day, 4/12 Nutritionist, 4/23 HOWL meeting, 4/25 therapist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 nutritionist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 rec'd surgery date of 6/6. Pre-op visit and work-up 5/21. I'm on my way!
My Journey:
10/17/11 - First Visit with Bariatric Center - seeing Nurse, Medical Director, Nutritionist, Social Worker and having blood work
3/12/12 - after being discouraged by the lack of support from the first Bariatric Center....started my journey with the one recommended by my PCP. First info meeting and I think this group is great. Completed my application, already choose my surgeon and looking forward to starting this journey again.
3/29/12 - see surgeon and therapist, 4/9 Immersion Day, 4/12 Nutritionist, 4/23 HOWL meeting, 4/25 therapist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 nutritionist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 rec'd surgery date of 6/6. Pre-op visit and work-up 5/21. I'm on my way!
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Posted October 16, 2011 - 9:08 PM
Found it...http://www.laurenshope.com/
LosingItForMe2011
My Journey:
10/17/11 - First Visit with Bariatric Center - seeing Nurse, Medical Director, Nutritionist, Social Worker and having blood work
3/12/12 - after being discouraged by the lack of support from the first Bariatric Center....started my journey with the one recommended by my PCP. First info meeting and I think this group is great. Completed my application, already choose my surgeon and looking forward to starting this journey again.
3/29/12 - see surgeon and therapist, 4/9 Immersion Day, 4/12 Nutritionist, 4/23 HOWL meeting, 4/25 therapist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 nutritionist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 rec'd surgery date of 6/6. Pre-op visit and work-up 5/21. I'm on my way!
My Journey:
10/17/11 - First Visit with Bariatric Center - seeing Nurse, Medical Director, Nutritionist, Social Worker and having blood work
3/12/12 - after being discouraged by the lack of support from the first Bariatric Center....started my journey with the one recommended by my PCP. First info meeting and I think this group is great. Completed my application, already choose my surgeon and looking forward to starting this journey again.
3/29/12 - see surgeon and therapist, 4/9 Immersion Day, 4/12 Nutritionist, 4/23 HOWL meeting, 4/25 therapist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 nutritionist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 rec'd surgery date of 6/6. Pre-op visit and work-up 5/21. I'm on my way!
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Posted October 17, 2011 - 7:15 PM
LosingItForMe2011, on October 16, 2011 - 9:08 PM, said:
Found it...http://www.laurenshope.com/
Leslie
Banded 4.11.08
Revised to RNY 8.1.11
HW 283 - G 175 - CW 227
Banded 4.11.08
Revised to RNY 8.1.11
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Posted October 17, 2011 - 7:28 PM
You're very welcome. They really are pretty. I'll be getting one myself. Once you have the actual tag...if you know how to make jewelry you can make others to match 
LosingItForMe2011
My Journey:
10/17/11 - First Visit with Bariatric Center - seeing Nurse, Medical Director, Nutritionist, Social Worker and having blood work
3/12/12 - after being discouraged by the lack of support from the first Bariatric Center....started my journey with the one recommended by my PCP. First info meeting and I think this group is great. Completed my application, already choose my surgeon and looking forward to starting this journey again.
3/29/12 - see surgeon and therapist, 4/9 Immersion Day, 4/12 Nutritionist, 4/23 HOWL meeting, 4/25 therapist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 nutritionist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 rec'd surgery date of 6/6. Pre-op visit and work-up 5/21. I'm on my way!
My Journey:
10/17/11 - First Visit with Bariatric Center - seeing Nurse, Medical Director, Nutritionist, Social Worker and having blood work
3/12/12 - after being discouraged by the lack of support from the first Bariatric Center....started my journey with the one recommended by my PCP. First info meeting and I think this group is great. Completed my application, already choose my surgeon and looking forward to starting this journey again.
3/29/12 - see surgeon and therapist, 4/9 Immersion Day, 4/12 Nutritionist, 4/23 HOWL meeting, 4/25 therapist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 nutritionist (ok'd surgery), 5/15 rec'd surgery date of 6/6. Pre-op visit and work-up 5/21. I'm on my way!
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Posted April 9, 2012 - 11:55 AM
When I bad my surgery the gave me a credit card size card to go in my purse. It's states iv had a bypass and that I have the FOBI ring fitted. It also has the name and number of my surgeon.x
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I got a usb bracelet. You can download from ur computer all ur info into this usb like device bracelet!!
$20 at walgreens!!
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$20 at walgreens!!
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