nursejenny07 401 Posted November 1, 2019 Does anyone know if the staples left from sleeve gastrectomy are safe in an MRI four years post op? I tried to call my Bariatric surgeons office, but have not heard back and his MA was less than helpful. My daughter is having an MRI tomorrow, and I’m not sure if it will be safe for me to go in with her. Thanks! 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
summerset 5,265 Posted November 1, 2019 You can always ask the radiologist or radiographer before the MRI. But don't worry, they're MRI safe and you're not even the one getting the exam. 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lynda486 784 Posted November 1, 2019 I have metal screws and rods in my lower back and still get MRI's. That was a concern of mine but it turns out it doesn't effect it. I would definitely mention it before you go in though. 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
always 59 Posted November 1, 2019 My port from my lap and was never a issue 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,220 Posted November 2, 2019 those are usually made of titanium, which are fine. At any rate, I've had at least four MRI's since my RNY (I'm in a longitudinal research study) and have never had a problem. 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
