Can a lap band patient have and MRI done?

If I have ersoion of my band, would that account for all the joint and muscle problems?  I have taken my temp the last three days and have not had anything higher than a 98.6.  By the way, can you see if you have erosion of your band when you have fills and unfills done with flouro?

If you have a severe erosion, you can see it on fluro, but not the start of it.  Joint and muscle pain... not sure if erosion can cause that, but if you are fighting an inflammatory response, I wouldn't reject the possibility that it could cause those problems.  Erosion is not very common, so don't think that is what you have... but if you have fluid in your abdomen, near your band, then there would be concern.  2 people I know that had erosion had an abscess near the stomach.  Did they tell you where the fluid was?

The band has 2 kinds of metal in it - the titanium port backing and the tiny stainless steel connectors. An MRI is safe, since neither of these are MAGNETIC  metals. ASk your doc for one of the Inamed wallet cards - we should all have one. It states that an MRI is safe, and also has spaces for your doc's name and contact info. I answered your post on my SmartER Bandsters site, but will repeat below  for those interested. Hope you don't mind my 2 cents twice!  Hi, "RC"/Patti -   - Neither the Band nor the port is in the abdomenal cavity, where the fluid is, so I can't see a connection. But certainly have your doc consult with your band surgeon on ANYthing that could even possibly be related to the band.   They should be looking very closely at possible infection around the port or band. At first, many do not have a fever. This possibility is VERY unlikely, but cannot be ignored. This fluid is called ASCITES and is a SYMPTOM of an illness, rather than a specific illness itself.  There are many, many possible causes of ascites. I'm sure Your docs will continue their detective work to find out what is causing the ascites, then they will know how to treat the problem causing it. Good luck with this - please let us know what they think and how you are. Sandy R