Traveled with the Realize Band??????
Hi all!!
Just wondering if anyone has flown after being banded. I've heard a couple conflicting answers. I have my placement card from my surgeon. Ya think thats enough?? BTW i work in radiology so i xray'd my band and it does contain metal in the port claws that attach to your abdominal wall. Also, my husband is a philly cop detailed to the airport once a week and he's the one gettin conflicting answers. UGH...if they strip search me im gonna be pissed
Just wondering if anyone has flown after being banded. I've heard a couple conflicting answers. I have my placement card from my surgeon. Ya think thats enough?? BTW i work in radiology so i xray'd my band and it does contain metal in the port claws that attach to your abdominal wall. Also, my husband is a philly cop detailed to the airport once a week and he's the one gettin conflicting answers. UGH...if they strip search me im gonna be pissed
i have seen some ppl say it goes off and some it doesn't. carry your card with you and they will wand you and it should be active around your scar....u wont get stripped searched. they may have to wand you is all. show em your scar when it goes off. lol.... I know i go through the metal detectors at our court house and it doesn't go off. But i think the airport's detectors are more sensitive.
just dont for get your card. You'll be ok! Hope you have a good time on your trip!
just dont for get your card. You'll be ok! Hope you have a good time on your trip!
I've flown a few times, and I had no problem going through the detectors. I flew out of Newark, and they seem to be real hard *sses when it comes to checking someone out - and I passed.
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
On August 27, 2008 at 12:28 PM Pacific Time, tcasola wrote:
I've flown a few times, and I had no problem going through the detectors. I flew out of Newark, and they seem to be real hard *sses when it comes to checking someone out - and I passed. Trace W. Curry, M.D. -- Lap Band, Realize Band, Sleeve Gastrectomy
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Cincinnati, Ohio & Northern Ky http://www.TheBandDoctor.com
513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND
DISCLAIMER: Any information contained within is meant to be general medical advice only. Please consult your surgeon on your specific problem!