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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Transplant Discussion => Topic started by: mima on November 20, 2007, 04:30:12 PM

Title: medic alert bracelets
Post by: mima on November 20, 2007, 04:30:12 PM
For those of you that have already had transplants, do you wear a medic alert bracelet?  Does anyone know of a more aesthetically pleasing/ discreet alternative to the traditional ones?  I'm trying to find something that my husband might actually be willing to wear.  By the way we are scheduled for transplant on Dec 5.
Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: medic alert bracelets
Post by: okarol on November 20, 2007, 04:37:22 PM
I think it's a good idea but Jenna doesn't have one yet.

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Title: Re: medic alert bracelets
Post by: Sluff on November 20, 2007, 05:04:39 PM
Quote from: mima on November 20, 2007, 04:30:12 PM
Does anyone know of a more aesthetically pleasing/ discreet alternative to the traditional ones? I'm trying to find something that my husband might actually be willing to wear. .
Thanks in advance!

A tattoo, after the Doctor approves it.
Title: Re: medic alert bracelets
Post by: Redbomb on November 20, 2007, 05:21:37 PM
Hmm, have you tried doing a web search?  There are some really nice ones out there.  There are also alerts that attaches to your watch.  I've ordered one that is worn around the neck on a chain (actually my Dialysis Unit ordered one for me).  My Social worker told me that it was provided free by either the Kidney Foundation or something like that.  I can talk to her and get more information on it if you would like.  Just PM me if you would like me to get some info for you.
Title: Re: medic alert bracelets
Post by: Chris on November 20, 2007, 05:47:19 PM
Not sure if it is to his liking, but Medic Alert offers a watch now that can be engraved on the back as in the bracelet. The watch face has the Medic Alert Symbol. Since my transplant, I'm just so use to wearing it, I feel odd leaving home without it on. Don't need some paramedic doing blood bressure on my fistula and graft arm.
Title: Re: medic alert bracelets
Post by: vandie on November 20, 2007, 07:11:59 PM
I got mine on Ebay for a bargain.  It's a heart shaped charm with a lobster clasp that I put on whichever bracelet or watch I am wearing that day.     
Title: Re: medic alert bracelets
Post by: angela515 on November 20, 2007, 07:25:24 PM
I got a kewl one like vandie, but have worn the boring ones... I have worn one since I was 12.
Title: Re: medic alert bracelets
Post by: Wattle on November 20, 2007, 09:13:32 PM
Quote from: vandie on November 20, 2007, 07:11:59 PM
I got mine on Ebay for a bargain.  It's a heart shaped charm with a lobster clasp that I put on whichever bracelet or watch I am wearing that day.     

Vandie... where's the    :pics;    What did you search under in Ebay?