I'm flying tomorrow! "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" }, Or so I was told. "author": { This is the area with the most lose and extra skin. { "author": { TSA body scanners may be more likely to trigger false alarms if you're black or overweight. These threats include weapons such as knives, guns, and explosives. This includes things like bear spray for your backpacking trip, fire extinguishers, spray paint, cooking spray and even spray starch. "dateCreated": "2017-05-31T15:29:19+0000", "name": "English (USA)", Anything that appears to be protruding from your body is going to look as though youre smuggling something. }, document,'script','https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/310169-coconina/" I cannot believe their scanners can pick up large lumps under the skin! Most people I know have set off the scanner at one time or another, which usually results in a little extra pat down on the area of the body the scanner deemed suspicious. Did you have a belt on? // BEGIN Widgets configuration The experience can be upsetting, invasive, and retraumatizing for travelers. No metal implants. Me too. I guess it\u0027s something we have to be prepared for every time we fly unless we have plastic surgery.\u0026lt; br\u0026gt;", ips.setSetting( 'date_format', jQuery.parseJSON('"mm\/dd\/yy"') ); .visely-pagination ul li a { display: block; min-height: 3px; height: 3px; } "author": { 1. I have a NuvaRing, but theres nothing else in my vagina/vulva that could be confused for contraband. CHARLOTTE, N.C. A Charlotte woman told Channel 9 she was headed home from a work conference in Tampa Bay, but was stopped after going through a Transportation Safety Administration body . I honestly can't figure it out. For those who haven't experienced or witnessed it, here's the deal: The TSA agent touches every part of your body, in public. MCO (Orlando) is hit or miss. If a large cyst or mass appears to stick up above the skin or body outline around it, or looks like a solid mass compared to the area around it, the scanner may reflect that, said Dr. That's why a recently developed full-body scanner is going back to the drawing board, the LA Times reports. $(".cPost .ipsReact .ipsReact_blurb.ipsHide:only-child").closest('.ipsItemControls').addClass('iIC-no-react'); in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions, By In 2013, a woman was arrested for trying to bring a knife through a body scanner. The scanner can detect any prosthesis, stent, implants, and other things like colostomy bags, and other metallic or non-metallic things etc. "datePublished": "2017-05-31T14:42:37+0000", There's probably a few other factors that bump up your chance of getting an extra search - travelling alone, route, single ticket, maybe being a man? (function(w,d,t,r,u){var f,n,i;w[u]=w[u]||[],f=function(){var o={ti:"5174920"};o.q=w[u],w[u]=new UET(o),w[u].push("pageLoad")},n=d.createElement(t),n.src=r,n.async=1,n.onload=n.onreadystatechange=function(){var s=this.readyState;s&&s!=="loaded"&&s!=="complete"||(f(),n.onload=n.onreadystatechange=null)},i=d.getElementsByTagName(t)[0],i.parentNode.insertBefore(n,i)})(window,document,"script","//bat.bing.com/bat.js","uetq"); I always trigger the body scanner, too! The most likely reason someone would set off an airport body scanner is because they have metal in their body. In 2012, a man was arrested for trying to bring a loaded gun through a body scanner. I recently went on a vacation and came to the airport wearing a dress above my knees. }, Aww man, guess I better prepare myself bc both of the airports I'll be flying through have those full body scanners!!! "name": "Melissa315", They had to do a pat down. Thanks for the heads up, ladies! Until people on this site learn to be kind to each other and use their adult words instead of words like "ick" or "icky", I'm out. (Reuters Health) - A traveler with a bulge in their body from a cyst or hernia might get flagged for an invasive airport security . They're not. Any one else also heavy set who triggers it? I'll let you know! event.preventDefault(); Yes, airport body scanners can detect abnormalities in the body which may indicate the presence of cancer. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. } "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4465967", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/319848-oneiannie/" { Please stop downvoting me just because I want clarification, I already said I am thankful I just want some clearer answers if anyone has any, thanks for reading. CustomEvent.prototype=window.Event.prototype;window.CustomEvent=CustomEvent})();if(!Array.from){Array.from=(function(){var toStr=Object.prototype.toString;var isCallable=function(fn){return typeof fn==='function'||toStr.call(fn)==='[object Function]'};var toInteger=function(value){var number=Number(value);if(isNaN(number)){return 0} Many airports have replaced X-ray machines with . The thought definitely never would have crossed my mind. I had an extensive search over my compound pain medication. What sets off the TSA groin alarm is any metal object in the area that the machine is scanning. var classModifiers = classContent.split(' '); "interactionType": "http://schema.org/ViewAction", What would have happened if I had just left the airport instead of consenting to the screening? "text": "Good to know. Why do i set off airport body scanners groin reddit. // Relocate search bar "author": { Depending on how the machine is calibrated, bra underwires can trip the sensors, as can some jewelry, hair gizmos, and metal bits on your clothing or in your shoes. Disclaimer | "dateCreated": "2017-06-02T20:39:21+0000", Brandy Crawford She demurred, saying she didn't like . MCO (Orlando) is hit or miss. I am reading some stuff online that says they should have allowed me to go through the body scanner again or consented to a visual inspection instead but I'm not sure if that's outdated information. Although the officer needed to do a pat-down hand sweep over my waist, it was completely within bounds and appropriate. mappingT1P1 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1024, 768], [468, 60]).addSize([980, 690], [468, 60]).addSize([640, 480], [320, 100]).addSize([0, 0], [320, 100]).build(); .visely-recommendation-item { background-color: #ffffff; margin: 7px; position: relative; display: inline-block; border-radius: 5px; box-shadow: 0 2px 2px rgba(11, 25, 28, 0.1); } .cycle-3 img {-webkit-animation-duration: 9s; animation-duration: 9s; -webkit-animation-name: fade3; animation-name: fade3; } Read More The scanner is designed to detect any kind of threat item, regardless of the material it is made out of. "@id": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/988-weight-loss-surgery-forums/", But apparently, they cannot. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x125_SR1', [300, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-1492190093745-0').addService(googletag.pubads());googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Post_468x60_P1', [[468, 60], [320, 100]], 'div-gpt-ad-P1').defineSizeMapping(mappingT1P1).addService(googletag.pubads());googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_125x125_SQ1', [125, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-SQ1').addService(googletag.pubads()); Backscatter passenger scanners are used to detect threats such as weapons or explosives that a person could be carrying under their clothing. Body scanners use low-level electromagnetic waves to create full-body scans of passengers, revealing any hidden objects. Hmmm. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I am also a large lady. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. "name": "Gobonn", TravelPander.Com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Go now! "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4466992", Submit ithere!--. var mapFn=arguments.length>1?arguments[1]:void undefined;var T;if(typeof mapFn!=='undefined'){if(!isCallable(mapFn)){throw new TypeError('Array.from: when provided, the second argument must be a function')} I always, always trigger an alert in the body scan machine at the airport. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" "userInteractionCount": 7298 So there you have it! According to the website Scan-X Security, underwire bras might also get you flagged when going through the body scanner or metal detector. You are using an out of date browser. ], ips.utils.cookie.set( 'topBarClosed', 'true', messageDate.toUTCString() ); "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4469389", "item": { "text": "Yep. .visely-recommendation-item .cycle img { top:0; -webkit-animation-iteration-count: infinite; animation-iteration-count: infinite; display: block !important; position:absolute; } I've only lost 65lbs but I have extra skin on my inner thighs. Miscellaneous: Today, I learned that your crotch can just light up on the body. If you have a metal implant in your groin, the TSA may be able to detect it during a pat-down search. { Jonestina "author": { *Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. He showed me the scan and yes it shows a bunch of yellow spots all over belly and inner thigh area. "@type": "Comment", Reminds me that traffic police in Gwent were rumoured to play snooker with their job, stopping a red car and then a black car etc etc but they usually had problems finding a pink. .visely-recommendation-item .product__image img:nth-of-type(1) {display:block; position:relative; top:0 !important; } Theres also one more possibility to consider. I have the pair shaped body and have saddlebags on the side of my thighs and the fanny pack lower stomach. How did you lose so much weight? Its super embarrassing and a huge hassle. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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