diff --git a/loopy/schedule/__init__.py b/loopy/schedule/__init__.py
index eb7d3b444..ad4e76e7a 100644
--- a/loopy/schedule/__init__.py
+++ b/loopy/schedule/__init__.py
@@ -2354,9 +2354,7 @@ def print_longest_dead_end():
                 sched_state, debug=debug, **schedule_gen_kwargs):
             debug.stop()
 
-            new_kernel = _postprocess_schedule(kernel, callables_table, gen_sched)
-
-            yield new_kernel
+            yield _postprocess_schedule(kernel, callables_table, gen_sched)
 
             debug.start()