Question:
after RNY, i need MRI, is it ok to have one?

i need a pelvic MRI, is it ok to have after rny stapling? i am worried about the staples being magnetic.    — Julie A. (posted on March 8, 2004)

March 8, 2004
Relax, its not a problem. Do ask your surgeon and confirm they are titanium, which is non magnetic. A few surgeons still use steel staples, but thats very rare. <P> Incidently the archway walk thru metal detectors at airports dont normally detect the staples but the hand helsd wands can definetely pick them up. I was wanded going thru airport security and lifited my shirt and explained I had staples in my stomach. It wasnt a problem at all.
   — bob-haller

March 8, 2004
I had my Lap RNY on December 3, 2003. Since then I've 2 MRI's, a bone scan and an x-ray. Each time I told the technician about my staples, and each time they said it was no problem. Good luck to you! Sherry
   — [Deactivated Member]

March 10, 2004
Those staples are much too tiny to cause any problems. I have 3 stents in my heart and they still do an MRI. I figure if you don't set off alarms in security checks, it isn't worth worrying about.
   — Gail G.