Re: medic alert question

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Hi. I used to work for Medic Alert in Calif. so I feel the

obligation to help answer this. I think it's a great idea because I

used to be one of the people answering that 24-hr. emergency line &

the info. I gave the dr's/hospitals/police was very helpful on more

than one occasion.

First of all, there are several " medical bracelet " companies out

there with similar names, but only one that has a 24-hr. telephone

emergency number where dr's can get other info. that's not on your

bracelet. They keep other info. in their database such as your

primary & secondary care physicain, a couple of person's to contact

in an emergency, and medical info. such as allergies, medications you

may take & any other medical conditions. Every member does get a

card to carry in their wallet, but it is my understanding that in

some states, it is illegal to look in a person's wallet. I don't

know if that's true now, but it was when I was working there.

Besides, if I found someone in an emergency situation & saw a Medic

Alert bracelet/necklace on them, I would call the number. I don't

think I'd go through their purse or wallet.

As for info. to put on your emblem...they may have some suggestions,

or I think " Bariatric surgery " , Bariatric surgery patient " or

something like that would be fine. Then you can put more details in

the wallet card section, such as type of surgery, etc.

For more information on the MedicAlert® service, call or

visit its website at www.medicalert.org.

I would highly recommend using this company over any other. I do not

believe anyone else can offer you the emergency service that they

can. Hope this helps.

In the past, there have been other posts about " medical alert "

bracelets & the like. I have never posted to the list about them

because I didn't want to offend anyone, as I know some of you have

this as a business. I felt I had to post to the list this time & I

hope that I haven't offended anyone. If I have, please accept my

apologies.

Cheri

> howdy. have any post ops signed up with medic alert? what kind

> of info did you give them? what did you put on your id tag? i

> want to sign up with them and am unsure about how to approach it.

>

> thanks!

> erika

> 5'2 " , 281.5#, bmi 51.5

> surgery date 5.11.01 11:30 am

> dr. herron

>

> ps. thanks for all the butt wiping answers.