I haven't seen the M.Alert key advertised up here (yet) in Canada, but
expect? that the data might change often enough as we adjust to a new
condition that some of the stuff might? become obsolete or need
constant updating?
  The main value I had from mine is their file had Home and Business
phone numbers of my Family contacts, plus *Doctors numbers plus emerg.
phone numbers listed on their file, so when someone called Collect from
anywhere in the world, they could be contacted from where ever I was.
  My local chapter (Toronto) Ep. Association had First Aid for
Seizures instructions similar to Julie's First Aid Idaho site on their
business cards. So I had 2 Plastic Coated and put one in my wallet and
one in my Daytimer (Pocket calendar I carry), with the Red "First Aid
for Seizures"  where someone would find it, if they were looking for
ID.
  I think Medic Alert file needs their bloodtype for the file in case
it was needed, if you hadn't sent it already (I had to make a 2nd trip
to Dr. to get that). They also keep Medications (lamictal in your case)
on file, but *not doses, as those can change, so a Dr. doesn't give any
treatments that would compromise that.
 My only 2 concerns about flying at the time were 1. being in an
enclosed environment (I took some books), and  2. whether Air Pressure
changes would affect me.  (I was sensitive to Rain or storm fronts
moving in and got auras and headaches before they arrived from the Drop
in Pressure. )    Even though I was stable when I flew from 2000 feet
here to Sea Level, I didn't have any effects from that-- I might have
been stable by then. Perhaps someone can comment if that applied to
your type of seizures.

  I haven't used Lamictal, but others around here have written about
it. Perhaps some of them can post (here) if there are any things to
watch with it.  (Usually alcohol should be reduced or Removed with many
of the AEDs to not conflict with them.  Some cold medications might
also contain alcohol, but a pharmacy could tell you down there, if any
would be a problem and if you needed any medicines for other reasons.)

  Heck,  The Sun might be therapeutic !!  Need someone to carry your
Bags ?   :->   G./

P.S. This is not medical advice, but you could ask the Dr. if e.g.
Ativan (Lorazepam 1mg) *sublingual tablets would be any use for *his
type of seizures?  If he gets an Aura or feeling ahead of an onset,
that tablet goes under the tongue and dissolves into the bloodstream.
It's a relaxant, about size of a saccharine pill, and I used to sleep
soon after using it. They don't work for *all types of szrs., and could
become addictive if over-used, but *I found it a valuable bridge while
I was getting control (on the ground), when moving from Dilantin to
Tegretol + later another med. with the Tegretol. I only used about 10
over 4+ months at the time.
I also don't remember his Age -- that would only be used with an
Adult. But if you have to talk to the Dr. about other things, you could
ask if those might give you some more security while you're out of the
country.
 (On the Flight, *Take the prescription Scripts from the Pharmacy, as
well as Pill Bottles in Original condition, so any can be seen by
inspectors if they need to see they're valid prescriptions.  *I always
took mine in my Carry-on Cases -- saves trouble if your suitcases goes
to Greenland while You're in Jamaica... !!  G./

So pleased to be of help.  Today I spent several hours helping the
Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho with their transfer to a new internet
service.  Since I am drugged right now, I'm not driving, but I felt good
because I got EFI on the phone and then called our hosting company.  I'm
not sure which country we were communicating with, but he did an
excellent job.

Oh, yes the fatigue and all your muscles ache.  I call it the "been hit
by a mac truck feeling" ;-)

I am going to try to mention this to my doctor when I see him next
month.  The plan is for me to design his website.  I'm sure he would be
interested to hear of patients leaving hospitals without instructions.

I would talk to your doctor about the status question.  I think I would
have the same concerns, especially since it doesn't sound like they have
a good handle on WHY he had a seizure.

Are they planning a sleep deprived EEG?

Controlling the meds is a very good plan.  I think I mentioned that I am
 in the process of switching meds.  So I am trying to be very careful
to take the right amount of both the med I'm going off and the new med.
 The other day I scared myself.  I went to take my morning pills.  I
had pills in my hand and the water glass in the other hand, I was ready
to pop those pills down my throat when I looked at my hand and realized
I had phenobarbital.  That is part of the meds I take at night.  I would
have really overdosed if I had taken those in the morning.

I haven't signed up with Medic Alert.  I used to have a medical
bracelet, but I lost it.  I guess I should get another one.

Personally I would be afraid to go, but then I've had bad experiences on
airplanes.  Maybe you need to see how things go at the Chicago Epilepsy
Center.  Your hubby could be ready by May, but the doctor's would
probably have a better idea of what you are dealing with.  Another
question to ask, if you do need a hospital outside of the US, does your
insurance cover it?

Hope you hear from them soon, Vicki.

Please keep us all informed.  We like to know how the newbies are doing.

Take care,
Julie