"author": { "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/303200-2ndspring/" Are you able to go back to the clear protein drinks they recommend in the "clear liquid" phase? .cycle-2 img:nth-of-type(1) { -webkit-animation-delay: -3s; animation-delay: -3s; } Airport scanners generally show solid masses on the surface area of a person's body and/or in their clothing. Here's why you set off the airport body scanner groin. I didn\u0027t trigger the alarms when walking through the regular detector, just when I went through the full body scanner where you have to lift you arms over your head. rhg123 Height: 5 feet 10 inches. }, Going thru the full body scan it alerted to my stomach/groin area. That must be what is going on as I generally always have some kind of protruding, larger than "normal" bump on the underwear line where groin meets thigh. Advanced Imaging Technology is also used to generate images of peoples bodies that can be used to identify hidden objects. All you have to do is inform the TSA agent at the checkpoint that you would like to opt out, at which point you will be welcomed into the departure area with a wave and a smile. Surgeon: Sunil Bhoyrul. I cannot believe their scanners can pick up large lumps under the skin! in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A, By I had never even put HS and airport pat downs together in my head. .visely-pagination button.small { margin: 0px 5px; padding: 5px; } The metal detectors don't register pins in legs, false hips etc anything under the skin. Protein shakes make me nauseous and that's wreaking havoc on my skin, I'm starting to regret surgery a little bit. 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. Nine times out of 10 . "discussionUrl": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/", Carol Queens latest book (written with Shar Rednour) isThe Sex & Pleasure Book: Good Vibrations Guide to Great Sex for Everyone. \n\n\n\n\tI had read about this on prior discussions on this board. "name": "English (USA)", Other possible reasons include wearing metal jewelry or being black or overweight. 0:000:53Airport Security and Period Products | What can they see? But apparently, they cannot. in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A, By { For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I worked as airport security and I also triggered the MM wave scan. "author": { ] I honestly can't figure it out. I walked through the scanner and immediately set off the alarm. As per Lifehacker, If you find it happening often, then you should try applying for a redress number. 4. I always thought it was the underwire in my bra that set it off. 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? .visely-pagination ul li a { display: block; min-height: 3px; height: 3px; } It is something about the extra skin that confuses scan. These procedures can be invasive of everyone's privacy and are of particular concern to transgender . No, interestingly the only time Ive ever flown I was in the middle of a huge flair up. 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"mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" Miscellaneous: Today, I learned that your crotch can just light up on the body. I had a pat down by a female TSA officer, right at the scan area (not in private). }, It does makes you feel weird to have a pat down. Started Yesterday at 06:30 PM, By It happens to me pretty much all the time (although the airports I've been to have those full-body scanners - sounds like the older ones might not do it?). fbq('init', '1518864288430229'); .visely-recommendations-container .product__prices { padding-bottom: 10px; } Or Was She Just Being Aubrey Plaza? Love to hear this.very encouraging! "@type": "Person", The TSA uses metal detectors and full-body scanners to screen passengers for metal objects and other threats. Can TSA scanners detect tumors? I traveled for the first time since surgery last week and I didn't experience that. Why was Roman Concrete Forgotten during the Middle Ages? .visely-pagination ul li { display: table-cell; white-space: nowrap; padding: 0px;} The last time I left Stanstead even the xray thing wasn't happy. "@context": "http://www.schema.org", Many airports have replaced X-ray machines with . My right armpit is an active area and whenever i go through its always my right arm that gets checked and patted. 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. Scar tissue, medical metals, implants, and other equipment purposely placed inside the body may set off the scanner. Q: Whenever I travel, my crotch sets off the TSA scanner and I have to get patted down. 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. 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()); csrfKey: "6bbc90b392518689c8c1985cfafeb851", . To Improve Teen Girls' Self-Esteem, Disrupt Their Instagram Feeds, Study Says, Paid Menstrual Leave, Reproductive Rights, and Safe Abortions Are More Than Just Feminist Pipe Dreams in Spain, They're Reality, Women in Rap Have Been Dominating TikTok, and The Platform is Finally Giving Them Their Flowers with New #WomenInHipHop Campaign. "@type": "Language", "@type": "Person", ips.setSetting( 'remote_image_proxy', jQuery.parseJSON('1') ); The officer told Olivia that because of something the scanner had detected, a pat-down would be necessary. You must log in or register to reply here. .cycle-3 img {-webkit-animation-duration: 9s; animation-duration: 9s; -webkit-animation-name: fade3; animation-name: fade3; } I fly a lot too and am glad I know about this. // BEGIN Widgets configuration 47 6 thatphanom.techno@gmail.com 042-532028 , 042-532027 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 "text": "Did you have a belt on? This is the area with the most lose and extra skin. } I always tell them I\u0027ve lost over 100 lbs and it\u0027s loose skin, but they pat me down anyway.\n", "dateCreated": "2017-06-01T15:33:18+0000", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4471281", fbq('track', 'PageView', {"item_id":397090,"item_name":"TSA body scan anomaly after surgery","item_type":"topic","category_name":"Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums"} ); "name": "Oneiannie", For now, there are the AIT scanners, so no, the TSA won't see you naked when you walk through securitybut they will detect any possible threats and these 13 things most likely to get you flagged by the TSA. @-webkit-keyframes fade3 { 0% {opacity: 0;} 5% {opacity: 1;} 35% {opacity: 1;} 40% {opacity: 0;} 100% {opacity: 0;} } "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" That said if you have a leg full of metal that can sometimes set it off. What would have happened if I had just left the airport instead of consenting to the screening? ] "@type": "Person", } "text": "It just happened to me too! They keep asking me if I have something in my pockets. The most likely reason someone would set off an airport body scanner is because they have metal in their body. Take off watches or . The scanner is designed to detect any kind of threat item, regardless of the material it is made out of. } googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Header_900x50_U1_Tracking', [1, 1], 'div-gpt-ad-U1-Tracking').addService(googletag.pubads()); Harmless things like lipomas (fatty lumps) or lipodystrophy (abnormal distribution of fat) could also show up on airport scanners. document.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('viselyWidgetInit', {detail: { widgetType: 'MOST_POPULAR' }})); On the trip home I wore a simple sleek skirt on purpose just to eliminate and clothing bunching possibility. However, they cannot specifically detect cancer. Thanks for posting about this! Wishing you continued healing and success. Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW! In 2011, a womans insulin pump was set off by a body scanner, but she was still able to get through security. Started 20 hours ago, By 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. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x250_S2', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S2').addService(googletag.pubads()); Many people have raised privacy concerns about the scanners, arguing that they are a violation of passengers rights. It caused an alert on the scanner you are describing in my "crotch" area. "author": { "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4466992", Conclusion. mapApiKey: '', Anyone else experience this or other things at the airport and suspect it was your extra skin?\n", { analyticsProvider: "ga", If an alarm is triggered, the TSA officer will use a handheld metal detector to locate the source of the alarm and determine if it is a threat. }, "If that bear spray were to go off in checked luggage, it . 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 . Depending on how large the rod is, how sensitive the metal detector is and how you walk through it, it may or may not be set off. Since they are made of vinyl polymers and magnesium stearate (in addition to the hormonal ingredients), this should not be the culprit. September 9, 2016. Credit: DAVID PRASAD Flickr. Lo and behold, I found those machines can detect cysts, lumps or "raised areas" on the skin! I can't imagine skin triggering the alert. upload_imgURL: "", How did you lose so much weight? { Interestinggggggg. "name": "Oneiannie", If you keep on getting stopped by airport scanners, it's a good idea to visit your doctor as soon as possible. disableNotificationSounds: false, That explains a lot! Interested in learning more about the TSA? googletag.pubads().refresh(refresh_slots); "dateCreated": "2017-06-07T04:06:08+0000", "text": "Same just happened to me. A TSA security checkpoint. }, We're bringing you this Q&A from the Sex Files in our September/October 2019 print issue, featuring advice from sexologist Dr. Carol Queen. It's the loose skin because I never wear belts and never have anything in my pockets. }, These loopholes, in turn, will . Q: Whenever I travel, my crotch sets off the TSA scanner and I have to get patted down. Anyone else experience this or other things at the airport and suspect it was your extra skin?\n", .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;} The scanner can detect any prosthesis, stent, implants, and other things like colostomy bags, and other metallic or non-metallic things etc. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" Its not the metal detector part thats detecting it, its when they see big bulgeshappens to people with hernias too. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_03/croc-4.thumb.png.09c597820ece8d8b6b34b946b72f223f.png", } 3, 2019. Hmmm. If you want to avoid dealing with the extra pat down, don't wear anything in your hair and opt for a non-underwire bra. 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