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. Darn. FML "Sir no hard objects can be carried on the plane..". In 2011, a womans insulin pump was set off by a body scanner, but she was still able to get through security. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/313007-nina-k/" *Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. I was not given the option to go through the scanner again after I explained what may have caused the alert. "author": { { "@type": "Comment", ips.setSetting( 'date_format', jQuery.parseJSON('"mm\/dd\/yy"') ); Answer (1 of 8): This happened to me also on my last trip through security. ;(function(e,t,n,r){e.fn.doubleTapToGo=function(r){if(! In 2018, a man was arrested for trying to bring a knife through a body scanner. var detectDevice = function(){ var grabPageWidth = $('body').css('min-width'); return parseFloat(grabPageWidth, 10); } "author": { $(document).ready(function(){ But i am very heavy. The good news is that the airport scanners which passengers walk through as they go through airport security are unable to see inside the body, so airport scanners are unable to see tampons. "headline": "TSA body scan anomaly after surgery", I ask because I know the body scanners don't do well with people who have big boobs, butts, or even hair. This includes things like keys, coins, and even some types of clothing. Protein shakes make me nauseous and that's wreaking havoc on my skin, I'm starting to regret surgery a little bit. }, googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_125x125_SQ2', [125, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-SQ2').addService(googletag.pubads()); "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4466560", That said, tripping an alert and then saying "Oh, uhh, I guess I'll just leave" wouldn't fly anyway. A cyst or hernia may subject you to extensive airport security screening to look for explosives. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/", I didn't mind the pat down because I appreciate airport security when I'm going to be on a plane. I have a NuvaRing, but theres nothing else in my vagina/vulva that could be confused for contraband. Or so I was told. ] The elves have gone to get your medical chart to check that last point. "type": "SearchAction", "@type": "Organization", Current Weight: 150 lbs. I had to have a full pat down in that area. "query-input": "required name=query", I flew for the first time since losing 145lbs. And polite, I guess. omrhsn, February 16 }, Scanners can detect steel and non-metallic objects on the exterior of the body. Orthopedic metals can also set off the alarm, and one study determined that a fair percentage of such travelers were asked to display their scars after being wand-scanned. Started Yesterday at 08:49 PM, By I saw the areas of concern on the scan and it was around my waist and across my shoulders, not under my boobs. Airport security systems use metal detectors, backscatter x-ray machines, millimeter wave scanners, and cabinet x-ray machines to keep people safe while traveling. So I go in sideways. Height: 5\u00270\"Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs.Surgery date: 2/13/17Goal: -71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs).Current weight: 158.4 lbsMy profile picture is not me. "interactionStatistic": [ I had a pat down by a female TSA officer, right at the scan area (not in private). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Press J to jump to the feed. } Going thru the full body scan it alerted to my stomach/groin area. { This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Oh wow. I honestly can't figure it out. "logo": "https://r.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2018_10/logo.png.13014fc8659df17527ebe62b18103bd0.png", .visely-recommendation-item a, .visely-recommendation-item a:hover { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; opacity: 1; } I went through airport security this morning and, for the first time, through one of those new body scanners. I think I made it once ok lol. in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions, By } 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. } "text": "I had no idea this was even a possibility!! On the trip home I wore a simple sleek skirt on purpose just to eliminate and clothing bunching possibility. Airport body scanners alert the TSO to threatsmainly weapons such as knives, guns and explosives. It happens to me pretty much all the time (although the airports I\u0027ve been to have those full-body scanners - sounds like the older ones might not do it?). Started Yesterday at 06:30 PM, By I always tell them I've lost over 100 lbs and it's loose skin, but they pat me down anyway. { This is the area with the most lose and extra skin. ", Airport scanners, including backscatter and millimeter-wave scanners, can both see through clothes. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4466992", Its almost always under my arms or under my breasts, which is where my flare ups are. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/319848-oneiannie/" Apr 24, 2014. You can look online to see whether your airport has 24 hours service. n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; And even if you've followed protocol and taken everything out of your pockets, you can still get flagged. "@type": "Language", As you can see, the way the system operates is that the TSA agent pushes a pink-for-girls or blue-for-boys binary gender button when a passenger enters the body scanner. 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. Can TSA scanners detect tumors? "@type": "BreadcrumbList", // BEGIN Shopify Context "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/257598-catwoman7/" I didn\u0027t say anything and just let her do her job but it kinda sucks. ", csrfKey: "6bbc90b392518689c8c1985cfafeb851", }, }; $(targetElement).addClass(className); baseURL: "//www.bariatricpal.com/", .cycle-3 img {-webkit-animation-duration: 9s; animation-duration: 9s; -webkit-animation-name: fade3; animation-name: fade3; } "text": "Same just happened to me. 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. }, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums, By It is possible to meet someone at the airport gate but only with a valid airport gate pass or escort pass. I have always meant to test these things with Ben Wa ballsa string of small marble-sized balls inserted in the vagina or anus for pleasure and/or to strengthen the pelvic floorbut so far havent gotten around to this science experiment, which (lets face it) could only be done by a card-carrying exhibitionist such as myself. Hernia mesh won't even register. In 2013, a woman was arrested for trying to bring a knife through a body scanner. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4471281", "streetAddress": "", "author": { I didn't 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. I\u0027m really nervous about being stopped at security like this!! "name": "Savagegirl", JD1963. Happy travels! MCO (Orlando) is hit or miss. Height: 5 feet 10 inches. Rhonda Mengert, of Las Vegas, said in her complaint an implant in her hip set off the body scanner, even though she was pre-certified to board the plane and told agents about the implant. Additionally, it is possible for tumors to be hidden by other objects on a persons body, such as clothing. "dateCreated": "2017-06-02T13:01:44+0000", See related: Can You Uncheck In For A Flight & Why Do I Set Off Airport Body Scanners Groin. "position": 1, The main thing that sets off a TSA body scanner is the presence of weapons, either metallic or non-metallic. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Header_900x50_U1', [900, 50], 'div-gpt-ad-U1').addService(googletag.pubads()); If the object is detected, it could cause serious injury if the person has a stroke and the metal object is attracted to the MRI machine. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Header_900x50_U1_Tracking', [1, 1], 'div-gpt-ad-U1-Tracking').addService(googletag.pubads()); According to the Brisbane Airport website, they now have body scanners: This may be the alterative to a pat down, but it . I had to have a full pat down in that area. ] Anything that appears to be protruding from your body is going to look as though youre smuggling something. On the scanner's screen was an outline of a human body with the groin highlighted. }, Keep us posted on your progress. Or, it could be because the scanner is picking up on something else in that area, such as a hidden cell phone or a . 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?). }, "dateCreated": "2017-06-02T22:56:28+0000", "name": "Savagegirl", There have been a few issues with body scanners in the past, but they have all been resolved. "text": "WOW! WTF indeed Sex ologist Dr. Carol Queen suggests why a woman's crotch sets off the TSA scanner at the airport. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/C_member_257598.png", "@type": "Comment", "@type": "Person", So, if youre ever wondering why the TSA agent is giving you a funny look after youve passed through the body scanner, its probably because the machine detected something in your pants pocket. One of the most common questions about the scanners is what sets off the alarm that is located in the groin area of the paper doll image that is displayed on the monitor. These threats include weapons such as knives, guns, and explosives. They either love me or hate me then, not sure which. Twice. Does TSA look for joints? There are a few reasons why you might set off airport body scanners in the groin area. 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. 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. Setting off airport scanners is a bizarre experience for any traveler. }}, 500)); "addressRegion": null, googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_125x125_SQ3', [125, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-SQ3').addService(googletag.pubads()); in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions. notification_imgURL: "", What would have happened if I had just left the airport instead of consenting to the screening? /* Desktop = 30, Tablet = 20, Mobile = 10 */ "text": "I think the only way to assure it\u0027ll never happen is to have plastic surgery. 866/550-6818, hotellatortuga.com, from $114; La Tarraya, 984/873-2040, tacos from $3; Mahkal Beach Resort, 877/235-4452, mahekalplaya.com, cabanas from $171 including breakfast and dinner. Then I have to submit to the patdown. { I can\u0027t imagine skin triggering the alert. mappingT1P1 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1024, 768], [468, 60]).addSize([980, 690], [468, 60]).addSize([640, 480], [320, 100]).addSize([0, 0], [320, 100]).build(); "text": "Did you have a belt on? "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_09/Avatar1505666190.992453.thumb.jpg.c02b37ecc0a391739416fc33a085f191.jpg", It always happens to me. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" 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. Every time (I fly a lot). var _d_site = _d_site || '91477E68AE0F3B83C4E72821'; ", Surgery: Gastric Bypass. Ethan Miller/Getty Images News/Getty Images. I had an extensive search over my compound pain medication. Why do I always set off airport body scanners? A pat down is routine in cases where the scanner alerts. (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"); ips.setSetting( 'emoji_shortcodes', jQuery.parseJSON('"1"') ); 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". mapProvider: 'none', I asked the agent what could have caused the machine to target my left ankle for a pat down, and he said it most often happens when people wear blue jeans that are bunched up around the cuff, or occasionally socks that ar. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. .visely-pagination button.small { margin: 0px 5px; padding: 5px; } }); My bras underwire and an area at the back of one of my knees are always the culprit (no idea what is going on with the back of my knee as I dont have any pins or anything like that). __attentive_domain="bariatricpal.attn.tv",function(){window.__attentive={invoked:!1,show:function(){this.invoked=!0}};var t=!1,e=function(){if(document.readyState&&!/loaded|complete/.test(document.readyState))return void setTimeout(e,10);if(!t)return t=!0,void setTimeout(e,50);var n=document.createElement("script");n.setAttribute("async","true"),n.type="text/javascript",n.src="https://cdn.attn.tv/loader.js",((document.getElementsByTagName("head")||[null])[0]||document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0].parentNode).appendChild(n)};if(document.readyState && /loaded|complete/.test(document.readyState))e();else window.addEventListener?window.addEventListener("load",e,!1):window.attachEvent("onload",e)}(),window.__attentive.show(); Started 20 hours ago, By MCO (Orlando) is hit or miss. Its super embarrassing and a huge hassle. Yes, airport body scanners can detect abnormalities in the body which may indicate the presence of cancer. 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. "name": "catwoman7", "dateCreated": "2017-06-11T18:26:49+0000", }, By When we flew Arizona to Chicago I was picked to do a full body scan. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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"); }} 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? // Relocate search bar $(".cPost .ipsComment_controls li.ipsHide:only-child").closest('.ipsItemControls').addClass('iIC-no-buttons'); Will do my weight taking on Wednesdayto see what I have lost. // END Polyfill Here are the top best why do i set off airport body scanners groin public topics and compiled by 5 WS team. $(document).ready(function(){ Started 14 hours ago, By Anyone else experience this or other things at the airport and suspect it was your extra skin? Nine times out of 10 . googletag.pubads().enableAsyncRendering(); ips.setSetting( 'remote_image_proxy', jQuery.parseJSON('1') ); The Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) body scanners are designed to detect potential threats to air travel. But, if you trigger an alarm going through the scanner the TSA officer might decide to do a physical pat-down. Of course, there are other things that it can detect, but if youre not packing any heat, you shouldnt have anything to worry about. In 2014, a man was arrested for trying to bring a bomb through a body scanner. "@type": "Person", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/314085-crocodoxie/" "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4471171", refreshAds = function(refresh_slots) { "name": "BariatricPal", I thought it was odd at the time but brushed it off. detectDevice(); If you set off the scanner during the screening process, you might be causing false alarms due to piercing, body jewelry, implants, or medical devices on you like pacemakers, braces, pant zip, watch, or even hairpins. They had to do a pat down. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/319983-melissa315/" "author": { In 2012, a man was arrested for trying to bring a loaded gun through a body scanner. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/O_member_319848.png", var relocateSearch = function(){ if (detectDevice() > 25){ $("#elSearch").prependTo(".ipsfocus-search"); } else { $("#elSearch").prependTo(".mobile-search"); } } "@type": "Person", I set off the TSA's groin alarm after going through one of the full body scanners (in which you lift your arms and spread your legs apart to be scanned). Those are the airports I've been through the most. FINGERS CROSSED FOR AN APRIL SURGERY DATE!! I read this post last night and went thru security and she asked if anything was in my left pocket which is near my groin thats inflamed I dont like that! These procedures can be invasive of everyone's privacy and are of particular concern to transgender . Did you have a belt on? I used to have several body piercings, and they never set off any metal detectors or scanners. 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