Does anyone have metal allergies and know of possible surgery complications

I have an appt. on May 4th to consult about gastric bypass, lap, RNY I believe it is called. Bear with me I am new. I have allegies to metal, earrings, buttons on pants (not that I have had those in years as it is all stretch pants now), etc. Even with 24 carat gold I would have small problems wearing earrings. I can wear my wedding ring though...but not much else. the surgery calls for tiny staples, titanium and stainless steel combination to close off the 2 parts of the stomach. One of my fears is allergic reactions. Has anyone else had metal allergies and still had surgery? How can they test for this etc? I have done searches but cannot find any information, just that MOST people do not have reactions, but WHAT IF a person did? Thanks for any information. I will of course ask the physician who will be doing my physical on the 4th. But I have been to pre-op meeting and the nurse gave me the same, I have never heard of that. answer. Maybe it would be fine. Just wondering if anyone has information? Thank you so much,

I saw your post and thought WOW looks like something I would ask! I have always had problems with metal allergies... in fact I am allergic to almost everything (except food) To make this short and sweet, I had open VBG on 8-13-04 and I have not had any problems at all! Good luck I hope I have helped you even just a little Annette Open VBG 8-13-04 303/208 -95lbs

Thank you Annette for you encouragment. I am getting cold feet already. Sounds like you are doing very well!! And the metal staples do not bother you at all. That is good to hear. Thank you again, Kristen : )

I love your name! That is my daughters name. I will tell you I had the biggest panic attack on my first attempt at wls (I walked out right before they took me to the or) and the 2nd time I went to have wls they were ready for me. Good luck with your journey! Annette Open VBG 8-13-04 303/208 -95lbs