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Out And About, Do You Let Someone Know Where You Are Going And Say Call Them When You Get There? Or Take Someone Else Along With You ?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lakewood, CO

I'll let people know now and then I am going wherever I am, and don't carry my phone on me, I had a seizure a while ago and my wallet and phone was taken from me but , I heard that as for your whereabouts your debit card has a chip that does that built-in, I didn't know that, but does, I am usually ok going out here and there, a tiny concern when I go, but not a issue anymore when I do, what are your thoughts about this ❓

August 28
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When I go onto the university hospital campus for specialist visit or visits I am on my own free walk through the hospital buildings to the locations needed for the morning meetings. Usually the morning can be just for one meeting but there can be another to follow the first in some cases. I always have my purse for ID along with the iPhone because it is a smart phone that has specific applications on it I use frequently. I do carry my VNS device magnet should that be needed as I like to be safe.

When I am ready to leave the hospital campus I send my husband a text message then he and I will meet outside from the hospital university campus doors I have exited.

August 30
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dave I have gone by myself to downtown LA. to County USC Medical Center by myself. my wife has confidence in me to handle it. I did for 17 years. i have never had anything taken from me except for when I lost a watch to the EMTs who were taking care of me during a seizure.ericthon3

August 28
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have an asst. w/ me 1/2 day. Tell my husband my schedule so he is aware of what I am doing!

August 28
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I usually tell my mother who I care for where I'm going and when I'll be back. It sounds like I'm a child but it's reassuring for
me letting someone know.

August 28
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I am single so I have no one to tell my whereabouts to. I am good.

September 12

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