Can I get an MRI - I have the lap band

My_o_My · January 18, 2007

I'm scheduled tomorrow for an MRI - I started thinking - can I have that with the band - does anyone know???

The doctor who scheduled it has NO IDEA I have the band.

Help - quick!

Shiloh · January 18, 2007

Yes...

I have had abdominal MRI's and CAT scans too. It is "band friendly". I did inform the technician that I was banded and my port was visible as was the band in another MRI.

The card to carry in your wallet from Inamed that you get when you have your intitial surgery states that it is okay for MRI's.

The band doesn't set off anything used in screening at airports either even hand held wands!

Boo · January 18, 2007

DEFINITELY! The lapband is "MRI compliant." I have had two MRI's, a CAT scan, AND a bone density scan. Only on the bone density did the radiologist ask, "Do you have some sort of gadget in you?" On the others, there is no interference.

GOOD LUCK!!

My_o_My · January 18, 2007

I never received a card. I have no idea what I have in my gut.

I'm having a brain MRI, and I work at a hospital - I DON'T want to tell the technician (it's too small of a world).

Are all lap bands alike?

Kynekke · January 18, 2007

Ditto, I've had 2 MRI's since the band and had the Tech call my Dr. in Mexico to verify... it's ok.

My_o_My · January 18, 2007

Yep it went great. I was researching the band manufacturers (because last night it was too late to call my doc), but they confirmed this morning MRI was ok - I have Inamed.

I was so embarrassed to say it. I've lost over 50 lbs now - and most would consider that a failure, so I'm embarrassed to tell people because it makes me feel bad that I had this done, plus, even worse, I'm a failure at it.

Lord have mercy - I need some cheese!

giveyouthemoon · January 19, 2007

Yes, you can have an MRI and esp if it is on your head because your whole body doesn't go into the tube. I wonder tho at not telling the tech? They should know all possibilities of problems and interference. Just my humble opine...do with it what you choose.

Boo · January 19, 2007

You are NOT a failure!!! Before you were banded, what would you have given to be able to lose 48 pounds! Don't take your loss for granted. Some of us lose slower, or don't quite have enough restriction. We are ALL here because we failed at dieting; we were banded for the help IT would give us.