}, Son Gncelleme : 26 ubat 2023 - 6:36. "@type": "Comment", By Unordered list. [emoji51][emoji51] When this happened did security give you any advice on how to not make this happen??? .visely-pagination button.small { margin: 0px 5px; padding: 5px; } Airport body scanners alert the TSO to threatsmainly weapons such as knives, guns and explosives. The scanners cannot detect drugs inside the body because they use different technology than medical X-rays. Thanks for the heads up, ladies! Norfolk. I guess it\u0027s something we have to be prepared for every time we fly unless we have plastic surgery.\u0026lt; br\u0026gt;", I'm tearing up just thinking about a TSA officer patting an area where I'm flaring. Airport scanners, including backscatter and millimeter-wave scanners, can both see through clothes. ST. It does makes you feel weird to have a pat down. "dateCreated": "2017-06-02T22:29:24+0000", var messageDate = new Date(); LOL -- Been patted down with a walking boot when had an Achilles problemso I'll just add this to the list. It was my first time flying since losing weight. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/318297-savagegirl/" So, the Weed looks orange in the Airport scanner and but there can be other organic items in your luggage that can look orange, and that is the job of detectives or security staff to investigate closely because the equal representation on the scanner can also be for the explosives made up of glycerin and potassium nitrate. Consensus has been that it is not the staples because they are very tiny and would not trigger scan. "name": "Oneiannie", .ipsLayout_sidebarright .most-popular .visely-pagination {visibility: hidden;} cookie_prefix: "ips4_", (Reuters Health) - A traveler with a bulge in their body from a cyst or hernia might get flagged for an invasive airport security screening to look for explosives, a case report suggests. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" Appendicitis can also be rulled out by the XRay, although, a blood test should be ordered to test for higher than normal enzymes (resulting from the infected organ) An Xray will show . "text": "I flew for the first time since losing 145lbs. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_06/Avatar1496436458.921951.thumb.jpg.b95ed48a78ce61280040e287d1282953.jpg", I have the pair shaped body and have saddlebags on the side of my thighs and the fanny pack lower stomach. notification_imgURL: "", googletag.enableServices(); Since they are made of vinyl polymers and magnesium stearate (in addition to the hormonal ingredients), this should not be the culprit. "item": { The thought definitely never would have crossed my mind. On the scanner's screen was an outline of a human body with the groin highlighted. The officer told Olivia that because of something the scanner had detected, a pat-down would be necessary. Contents show 1 Can you go through security at an airport if you're not Can You See Someone Off At The Airport? New ATI scanners have been designed to provide passengers with more privacy by showing only a generic outline, which cannot indicate gender or body type.. see details . It just happened to me too! "comment": [ Body scanners are more detailed and can provide a more complete image of the hidden object. Current Weight: 150 lbs. Carol Queens latest book (written with Shar Rednour) isThe Sex & Pleasure Book: Good Vibrations Guide to Great Sex for Everyone. }}, 500)); And I make a point of not wearing anything with rivets and such like. Bariiime, Yesterday at 12:22 AM I\u0027ve only lost 65lbs but I have extra skin on my inner thighs. rhg123 Interestinggggggg. "@type": "ListItem", }, 5. I'll let you know! $(targetElement).toggleClass(className); According to the website Scan-X Security, underwire bras might also get you flagged when going through the body scanner or metal detector. ;(function(e,t,n,r){e.fn.doubleTapToGo=function(r){if(! Believe it or not, the liquid contents of most crystal balls surpass the 3.4-ounce limit and, consequently, aren't allowed in carry-ons. I usuuuuually remember to just wear wire free bras, but oh man is it a little embarrassing when you get pulled aside and asked if you are wearing a bra. "If that bear spray were to go off in checked luggage, it . I told the TSA employee that I had had a knee replacement. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" Every time (I fly a lot). Both types of scanners are effective at detecting items that may be a threat to security. In 2013, a woman was arrested for trying to bring a knife through a body scanner. } Yo this is so weird!! Its not the metal detector part thats detecting it, its when they see big bulgeshappens to people with hernias too. "author": { You may request a pat-down search instead of going through the metal detector or full-body scanner. "dateCreated": "2017-06-11T11:50:44+0000", upload_imgURL: "", Your groin will set off the airport body scanner if you are wearing baggy clothes, have any piercing in your groin, or use a menstrual cup. fbq('track', 'PageView', {"item_id":397090,"item_name":"TSA body scan anomaly after surgery","item_type":"topic","category_name":"Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums"} ); But anything that can "conform to the shape of its container," such as cold cream, toothpaste, or, yes, peanut butter, can upset the swift flow of the security line. A pat down is routine in cases where the scanner alerts. }, TSA airport body scanner may be more likely to produce false alarms against . Body scanners use low-level electromagnetic waves to create full-body scans of passengers, revealing any hidden objects. In 2017, a man was arrested for trying to bring a gun through a body scanner. And polite, I guess. "dateCreated": "2017-05-31T14:42:37+0000", How did you lose so much weight? Its almost always under my arms or under my breasts, which is where my flare ups are. The TSA uses metal detectors and full-body scanners to screen passengers for metal objects and other threats. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. He showed me the scan and yes it shows a bunch of yellow spots all over belly and inner thigh area. Feature image (cropped): "tsa scanner" by Steven Perez is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 How do you answer this question, Weirdest None-Scale-Victory - I'll go first. Darn. "name": "Melissa315", } "addressCountry": null Weight Lost: 160 lbs. Allie Cat, February 7 "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/257598-catwoman7/" I'm told it's random but has happened to me fives times in the last two years, out of just over a dozen flights. Since that has happened to me every single time I travel, I decided to do some research on why I set it off for "no reason". "@type": "Comment", My VSG is March 3rd. "text": "Good to know. The TSA agents scolded me for wearing a hoodie that was long and hung over my crotch area, I had nothing on me at all, that is what they thought was the cause I suppose. Some airports close at night due to various reasons such as maintenance or nighttime curfews. }, No piercings, nothing. "alternateName": "en-US" 4. Hernia mesh won't even register. "@type": "InteractionCounter", Body scanners use a different type of technology that does not penetrate the body, so it cannot detect drugs inside the body. { X-ray scanners penetrate clothing to create an image of the persons body, allowing them to detect items hidden under clothing or inside the body. ("ontouchstart"in t)&&!navigator.msMaxTouchPoints&&!navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase().match(/windows phone os 7/i))return false;this.each(function(){var t=false;e(this).on("click",function(n){var r=e(this);if(r[0]!=t[0]){n.preventDefault();t=r}});e(n).on("click touchstart MSPointerDown",function(n){var r=true,i=e(n.target).parents();for(var s=0;s0?1:-1)*Math.floor(Math.abs(number))};var maxSafeInteger=Math.pow(2,53)-1;var toLength=function(value){var len=toInteger(value);return Math.min(Math.max(len,0),maxSafeInteger)};return function from(arrayLike){var C=this;var items=Object(arrayLike);if(arrayLike==null){throw new TypeError('Array.from requires an array-like object - not null or undefined')} .visely-recommendation-item .product__image img:nth-of-type(1) {display:block; position:relative; top:0 !important; } The TSA lady showed me the scan, there were like 5 or 6 dots all showing up around my lower abdomen/groin area. Of course, there are other things that it can detect, but if youre not packing any heat, you shouldnt have anything to worry about. Fairly obviously, I suppose, they have to scan walking sticks and crutches. It's always the same area, the groin. Height: 5 feet 10 inches. in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums, By var ViselyConfig = {"homePage":[{"type":"MOST_POPULAR","title":"Most Popular In Store","count":1,"totalCount":4,"order":[{"type":"Image","enabled":true,"priority":0},{"type":"Name","enabled":true,"priority":1},{"type":"Price","enabled":true,"priority":2}],"enabled":true,"recommendedByVisely":true},{"type":"TRENDING_NOW","title":"Trending Now In Store","count":5,"totalCount":15,"order":[{"type":"Image","enabled":true,"priority":0},{"type":"Name","enabled":true,"priority":1},{"type":"Price","enabled":true,"priority":2}],"enabled":true},{"type":"NEW_ARRIVALS","title":"New Arrivals","count":5,"totalCount":15,"order":[{"type":"Image","enabled":true,"priority":0},{"type":"Name","enabled":true,"priority":1},{"type":"Price","enabled":true,"priority":2}],"enabled":true,"recommendedByVisely":true}]}; There have been a few issues with body scanners in the past, but they have all been resolved. According to a TSA spokesperson, the alarm is triggered when the scanner detects an object in the pocket of the passengers pants. Any detail omitted by airport screenersa blurred crotch in the body scan, an untouched groin during the pat-downwill become a loophole exploited by terrorists. Does TSA look for joints? After the full body scan, another TSA employee waived a wand around my knee. If you have any metal objects in your pockets, be sure to remove them before going through the scanner. A regular part of traveling today is going through the airport body scanner before boarding your flight. "interactionStatistic": [ var detectDevice = function(){ var grabPageWidth = $('body').css('min-width'); return parseFloat(grabPageWidth, 10); } Some security devices use ionizing radiation to scan luggage. fbq('init', '1518864288430229'); "text": "Yep. "interactionType": "http://schema.org/CommentAction", Backscatter passenger scanners are used to detect threats such as weapons or explosives that a person could be carrying under their clothing. I\u0027m really nervous about being stopped at security like this!! }, The Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) body scanners are designed to detect potential threats to air travel. The TSA lady showed me the scan, there were like 5 or 6 dots all showing up around my lower abdomen/groin area. "addressRegion": null, I put lemon in it and that now makes me nauseous. }, In 2018, a man was arrested for trying to bring a knife through a body scanner. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_125x125_SQ4', [125, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-SQ4').addService(googletag.pubads());googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x250_S1', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S1').addService(googletag.pubads()); $('.top-bar').hide(); The lady waiting on the other side gestured me towards her and asked about my knees, and really, they showed up yellow on the scan, one slightly more so than the other. They did not give me the option to go back through the machine or leave the airport, they said I was required to do the search. csrfKey: "6bbc90b392518689c8c1985cfafeb851", if (classModifiers[2]){ I don't fly often, and it's been so long now that I'm unsure if I was flaring the last time I got patted down, but I've only set off the scanner a few times though. omrhsn, February 16 This is really common for people losing massive amounts of weight, btw WOW! Edit: Still looking for a clear answer about consequences, already appreciate the advice given just really confused. { Here are some stories: The TSA is testing ways to eventually keep laptops in bags for everybody; 7 rookie moves passengers make going through security; TSA body scanners disproportionately target women of color, report says "@context": "http://www.schema.org", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4466560", My stomach hangs out like an over stuffed fanny pack. On 5/31/2017 at 10:29 AM, Savagegirl said: I am so thirsty but water makes me nauseous. Scar Tissue and Medical Implants Scar tissue, medical metals, implants, and other equipment purposely placed inside the body may set off the scanner. Are you able to go back to the clear protein drinks they recommend in the "clear liquid" phase? I let them know in advance and the agent told me that wasnt what was setting it off and it was my pants, which I know is bullshit because I always set it off no matter what Im wearing. "inLanguage": [ SuziDavis, February 17 The scanners use harmless nonionizing radiation, which means it does not damage DNA or cells. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/profile/photo-thumb-303338.jpeg", Barium discovered in the atmosphere of an exoplanet. \n", mappingT1P1 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1024, 768], [468, 60]).addSize([980, 690], [468, 60]).addSize([640, 480], [320, 100]).addSize([0, 0], [320, 100]).build(); var resizeWindow = function(){ var wClasses = "wDesktop wTablet wMobile"; if(detectDevice() === 30){ $("html").removeClass(wClasses).addClass("wDesktop"); } else if(detectDevice() === 20){ $("html").removeClass(wClasses).addClass("wTablet"); } else { $("html").removeClass(wClasses).addClass("wMobile"); }} memberID: 0, "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_08/FullSizeRender.thumb.jpg.0cb06f11c8f9d5820f512f65dc7b73f6.jpg", You SHOULD have it looked at, and insist an x-ray of your entire torso. If someone went through the TSA scanner with a metal object in their groin, it is likely that the object would be detected and the person would be asked to go through a body scanner. 6. I walked through the scanner and immediately set off the alarm. Find Out Why Gen Z is Falling In Love with this Bronx-Based Rapper, Wednesdays Christina Ricci Opens Up About Mental Health, Motherhood, and Being a 90s Icon: BUST Exclusive Interview, Is Reselling Thrifted Clothing Sustainable or Selfish? Did you have a belt on? "There is something in yourgroin area that is setting off the machine. There are a few reasons why you might set off airport body scanners in the groin area. Lo and behold, I found those machines can detect cysts, lumps or . I just assumed I look like a drug smuggler at every single airport I visit! "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/319983-melissa315/" // Bug fix: The resize event is triggered when tablets and mobiles are scrolled, breaking the search bar in Android and Chrome if(arguments.length>2){T=arguments[2]}} { Darn. So, even if a knife is made out of ceramic, the scanner should still be able to pick it up. Oneiannie, May 31, 2017 in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums. #shortsYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIt has happened that tsa has pulled people to the side for additional screening if they were wearingMoreIt has happened that tsa has pulled people to the side for additional screening if they were wearing pads or menstrual cups or other menstrual devices. 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. Posted June 2, 2017. "text": "It just happened to me too! kcuster83 I fly a lot too and am glad I know about this. "@type": "ContactPage", A place to ask simple legal questions, and to have legal concepts explained. I always go through the full-body machine through Philly. New FDA Approved Vyleesi is Not Female ViagraIts Much Worse, The Sex & Pleasure Book: Good Vibrations Guide to Great Sex for Everyone. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/", ] "@id": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/5-gastric-bypass-surgery-forums/", "author": { What to do: Plan ahead and pack "conformable" liquids in the bags you'll be checking. Started Yesterday at 05:57 PM. "itemListElement": [ var ipsSettings = { The elves have gone to get your medical chart to check that last point. I hate those damn machines anyways. { 47 6 [email protected] 042-532028 , 042-532027 I am flying from Phoenix to Chicago in July for my wedding, 4 months post op and I'm currently down 62lbs from pre op & 83lbs since I started my journey last September! The main thing that sets off a TSA body scanner is the presence of weapons, either metallic or non-metallic. Understandable! { Contact, what can you see dubai international airport, where can i find an airport in washington dc, where can i smoke a cigarettes at philadelphia airport, how much for uber from pdx airport to hillsboro, what are the airport letters for canada place british columbia airport, which airport do you fly into for lahaina, how much is the parking at new orleans airport, what is the distance between evanston illinois and chicago o'hare airport, where can i park at cleveland airport to purchasea ticket, why does my groin set off airport security. "name": "Weight Loss Surgery Forums" }); Regarding your size, ProPublica recently released a report suggesting that passengers with a higher body mass index are more subject to scanner false alarms, so that factor may be relevant. { "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/303200-2ndspring/" I had no idea this was even a possibility!! document.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('viselyWidgetInit', {detail: { widgetType: 'MOST_POPULAR' }})); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. ips.setSetting( 'url_filter_any_action', jQuery.parseJSON('"allow"') ); Underneath, I had a pair of bike shorts, longer than underwear but not long enough to be seen under the dress. This is the area with the most lose and extra skin. { 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()); flights with this same backpack. Don't want to scare you, but the scanners are low powered X-rays, and you may have a tumor. Last time I flew, I got stopped after the body scan for something supposedly in my crotchular area. .cycle-2 img:nth-of-type(1) { -webkit-animation-delay: -3s; animation-delay: -3s; } In 2011, a womans insulin pump was set off by a body scanner, but she was still able to get through security. }, 0 ); It is something about the extra skin that confuses scan. 2. 3. It's not something I look forward to but it's not illegal. googletag.cmd.push(function() { It always happens to me. - FML. var Shopify = Shopify || {}; var classContent = $(this).attr('data-class'); in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A, By .ipsLayout_sidebarright .most-popular .visely-recommendations-container > div > div {clear:left;} Started Yesterday at 06:30 PM, By Brandy Crawford }); Jonestina Got a sex or relationship question you need answered? "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/319848-oneiannie/" }, It got flagged. Aubrey Plaza and Jenna Ortega Team Up In Huge Win for Strange, Disaffected Women Everywhere! "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/319848-oneiannie/" I opted for a private screening with the presence of my travel companion and an additional TSA agent and experienced a rubdown and patting of my waist, crotch, and buttocks, after which they tested me and their gloves for residue. This includes things like keys, coins, and even some types of clothing. { MCO (Orlando) is hit or miss. It could be because you have metal in that area, such as a belt buckle or a metal zipper. That said if you have a leg full of metal that can sometimes set it off. // BEGIN Widgets configuration TikTok User Sparks Ethical Debate, People Who Struggle With Food and Body Image Really Want You to Ditch These Five Common Phrases, Bethany Hamilton Slammed on Social Media For Transphobic Rant. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Airport scanners generally show solid masses on the surface area of a person's body and/or in their clothing. Theres also Secondary Security Screening Selection, noted by the acronym SSSS on your boarding pass, that is associated with travel to certain countries, one-way trips, and the watch list the TSA has been keeping since 9/11. "@type": "Person", in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums, By If you have body piercings, they might trip the scanner, but travelers on forums with body piercings have also reported going through airport security with no problems. }, But it still happened. I had a pat down by a female TSA officer, right at the scan area (not in private). They either love me or hate me then, not sure which. The FAA sets standards for airport detectors, and they're supposed to be tested daily. My mother-in-law said, "As far as I know I don't have any anomalies in the crotch area." The TSA agent told her she would have to go through the scanner again. The groin anomaly is a bizarre yet common occurrence where many people are being stopped by TSA airport security because their groin is setting off an alarm. "userInteractionCount": 800 "name": "BariatricPal", "author": { It\u0027s the loose skin because I never wear belts and never have anything in my pockets. resizeWindow(); Apr 24, 2014. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/G_member_317698.png", "@type": "Person", t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, if(typeof(refresh_slots) == "undefined") { //googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/H1_Header', [[728, 90], [320, 50]], 'div-gpt-ad-1486151375290-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4465967", "pageStart": 1, googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_125x125_SQ2', [125, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-SQ2').addService(googletag.pubads()); Either way, it is important to cooperate with the TSA and follow their instructions in order to ensure a safe and smooth travel experience for everyone involved. "@type": "Person", 2 2.Why Do I Set Off Airport Body Scanners Groin & How To Avoid It; 3 3.Dear TSA: My medical condition is not a threat to airport security; 4 4."My Crotch Sets Off the TSA Scanner. Going thru the full body scan it alerted to my stomach/groin area. The scanner then looks for "anomalies" under the passenger's clothing-and in the process, engages in technological sex/gender policing. No, all TSA body scanners do not use the same technology. Take off watches or . "@type": "Comment", "dateCreated": "2017-06-03T01:56:51+0000", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4467222", That said, tripping an alert and then saying "Oh, uhh, I guess I'll just leave" wouldn't fly anyway. You can look online to see whether your airport has 24 hours service. }, Airport body scanners alert the TSO to threatsmainly weapons such as knives, guns and explosives. Today, I learned that your crotch can just light up on the body scanner in the airport for no apparent reason; and when that happens, a thorough pat down of that area will be performed by a confused security officer. GreenTealael, July 24, 2018 You are using an out of date browser. Im not sure what else could be causing this, but here are some other reasons folks get stopped all the time. So I'm just assuming my skin and fat in that area are the reason I was flagged both times. "logo": "https://r.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2018_10/logo.png.13014fc8659df17527ebe62b18103bd0.png", Started 20 hours ago, By .visely-pagination button { width: 1px; height:1px; outline:none; margin: 7px 7px; border: none; padding: 5px 5px; cursor: pointer; border-radius: 100%; background: #e3e3e3; min-width: 0px;} "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4471281", --> That process is specifically for travelers who are repeatedly selected for additional screeningindicating they may accidentally be on a watch listwho want to have their file corrected with the Department of Homeland Security. Stay safe out there, people. It caused an alert on the scanner you are describing in my "crotch" area. } $(document).ready(function(){ If the metal detector alarms, a TSA officer will use a hand-held metal detector to screen you for metal objects. Go now! But, if you trigger an alarm going through the scanner the TSA officer might decide to do a physical pat-down. The thought definitely never would have crossed my mind. Although the officer needed to do a pat-down hand sweep over my waist, it was completely within bounds and appropriate. Why was Roman Concrete Forgotten during the Middle Ages? ShoppGirl var ViselyPage = 'index'; TBH, I got so irritated with the Ben Wa scenes in Fifty Shades of Grey that now I may never get around to it. As per Lifehacker, If you find it happening often, then you should try applying for a redress number. 1. Perhaps thats a factor? "text": "I traveled for the first time since surgery last week and I didn\u0027t experience that. "@type": "Comment", .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); } I have smuggled recreational drugs inside me via airplane and ensure that I have no.metal on me. 3, 2019. } Airport body scanners alert the TSO to threatsmainly weapons such as knives, guns and explosives. var len=toLength(items.length);var A=isCallable(C)?Object(new C(len)):new Array(len);var k=0;var kValue;while(k
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