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Mri after rny gastric bypass surgery
A 46-year-old male asked:

Dr. Andrew Doeanswered
Radiology - Interventional 21 years experience
Should be fine: Pretty much all medical implants (something left behind) made after 1996 are MRI safe. With that said, you will still have to fill out a history form... Read More
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Dr. Christopher Evansonanswered
General surgery 25 years experience
Yes: Yes. The metal (staples) used in roux-en-y gastric bypass is safe for MRI procedures.
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:

Dr. Mark Kuhnkeanswered
General Surgery 41 years experience
Depends on behavior: A roux-en-y gastric bypass can be quite effective in weight loss if it is part of a multi-modality treatment process. This can include support, diet,... Read More
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:

Dr. Gregg Nishianswered
Bariatrics 23 years experience
Gastric bypass: The the bypass is the gold standard for weight loss operations. It's been around for over 50 yrs and is a proven operation. It is the best in terms of... Read More
4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:

Dr. Gregg Nishianswered
Bariatrics 23 years experience
Gastric bypass : Well, insurance usually covers it if you qualify (bmi over 40 if you have no medical problems, or bmi over 35 with medical problems). If you don't hav... Read More
4.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:

Dr. Camilla Grahamanswered
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease 28 years experience
Maybe: The hepatitis c itself won't be a barrier to this surgery. The question will be how much damage there is to the liver. People with cirrhosis are at hi... Read More
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Hepatitis c and gastric bypass surgery? can you have gastric bypass surgery if you have hepatitis c?

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgeanswered
Internal Medicine 42 years experience
Hepatitis : Hepatitis c is not an absolute contraindication to bypass surgery. A lot depends on the current status of your liver function. Your physician will li... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old member asked:

Dr. Scott Bolhackanswered
Wound care 36 years experience
Bypass surgery: Gastric bypass surgery, and all the surgeries for the overweight, essentially work by decreasing the number and or the amount of calories that you are... Read More
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:

Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Bypass: Most insurances cover the procedure if it is indicated.
200 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:

Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered
surgery 57 years experience
A process: High bmi
best to avoid and avoid any surgery!
get weight counseling
endocrine assessment
diet and exercise
risk assessment for o ther condition... Read More
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Clifton Schermerhornanswered
41 years experience
See someone: Best answer is to see a good g.I surgeon who does many of these surgeries and has a good track record...Ask you family doc and ask him for a referral.... Read More
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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