Question:
what about the staples used in an RNY and the later need for an MRI. is there a prob

   — [Anonymous] (posted on August 1, 2001)

July 31, 2001
From what I understand the staples that are used are titanium and should not interfer with any an MRI and any other type of x-rays done.
   — Betty M.

August 1, 2001
I have been suffering from severe back pain that began a few weeks before surgery on May 22nd. It did not improve after surgery and when I saw the Dr. on June 17th, he ordered an MRI. I went over to have it done that afternoon and when they found out I had surgery they said I had to wait 2 months from the day of surgery to have the MRI. So I was rescheduled and had my MRI on July 23rd. By the way, I have bulging discs in the lumbar area and am having an epidural cortisone injection this afternoon. I will be so happy to finally get some pain relief.
   — Vickie C.

August 1, 2001
I had two MRI's since my RNY and there is no problem.
   — John M.