November 07, 2004
Getting a Medical Bracelet
First part originally posted August 6, 2004 in my live journal:
Medalert Bracelet
We had a larger than normal turn out at last night's Bandsters meeting (http://www.oklabandsters.com/).
There were 18 people, as opposed to the normal 6-10. It was good to see everybody, and several people told me they enjoy my journal (HI BANDSTERS!!!).
Also at the meeting was Casey, Dr. Keith's new dietitian, very pretty and very knowledgeable. She came to the meeting to get our input on the types of problems we have as LAP-Band patients, that the doctors never hear about. Now, I don't know about you, but this is a first for me. Someone in the Dr.'s office actually coming to a non-office-related function, just to listen to our concerns. Was THAT cool, or what? ...
Anyway! Carrie gave us little order forms for Medical Alert jewelry (http://www.americanmedical-id.com/), which is a great idea. It never occurred to me that an EMT or ER tech might try to stick a tube down into my stomach without scoping first to see. They will, of course, and that would rupture my stomach pouch. So, I ordered a bracelet with my name and info on it (I'm also allergic to Penicillin). I got the stainless steel, typical bracelet for 30 bucks. Not bad. I also have a medical card that Dr. Keith gave me last week. It states that I have had a surgical procedure that limits my intake i.e. I get to order from the kids' and senior citizens' menus. Yay!
Now, I guess it's time to pack for the hospital ... pajamas, panties, socks, toothbrush, pillow, courage ....
This second half was originally posted on August 26, 2004 in my live journal:
My Medical Bracelet
I mentioned a while back that Casey from Dr. Keith's office brought us Medical Jewelry information and suggested that we get some. I did, and it arrived this week. I ordered the stainless steel bracelet. Here's a couple of pictures: http://hometown.aol.com/eljaesteph/myhomepage/bracelet.html
It seemed like a no-brainer to me, because if I'm unconscious, I cannot tell someone not to stick breathing tubes down my throat. If they did, it could puncture my upper pouch and cause internal bleeding and all kinds of other icky stuff.
It's better to have a nice bracelet!!!
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