"url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/257598-catwoman7/" Have you ever sassed back at a TSA agent when they were keeping Americans safe from your underwire brassiere? 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". ", Enter their last name below to start! Don't want to scare you, but the scanners are low powered X-rays, and you may have a tumor. 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. I get stopped on every other flight to the US for the extra security checks. } The metal detector doorway goes bleep. Feature image (cropped): "tsa scanner" by Steven Perez is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 .visely-recommendations-container .complete { min-height: 400px; } According to a TSA spokesperson, the alarm is triggered when the scanner detects an object in the pocket of the passengers pants. Me too. var messageDate = new Date(); @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) { .visely-widget-container.container.productpage { width: 100% }} 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. If the metal detector alarms, a TSA officer will use a hand-held metal detector to screen you for metal objects. Anyone else experience this or other things at the airport and suspect it was your extra skin? "query-input": "required name=query", So there you have it! Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. }, "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/314085-crocodoxie/" "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" I stepped into the airport body scanner with my hands raised above my head. cookie_prefix: "ips4_", Current Weight: 150 lbs. I feel so much better now knowing that's why I get stopped each time. Understandable! A regular part of traveling today is going through the airport body scanner before boarding your flight. Body scanners use low-level electromagnetic waves to create full-body scans of passengers, revealing any hidden objects. The reason is simple: Metal constitutes the frame of many headbands and, consequently, triggers the detector. It is something about the extra skin that confuses scan. "@type": "Comment", k+=1}A.length=len;return A}}())} 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. Bra underwires of course might trigger it but I'd say the majority of women wear underwires. How do you answer this question, Weirdest None-Scale-Victory - I'll go first. It's called Advanced Imaging Technology or AIT. In 2017, a man was arrested for trying to bring a gun through a body scanner. in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions, By "@type": "Comment", Yep. googletag.pubads().enableAsyncRendering(); "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/M_member_301190.png", "pageEnd": 2, Edit: Still looking for a clear answer about consequences, already appreciate the advice given just really confused. "@id": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/988-weight-loss-surgery-forums/", Airport Security. 6. By Lisa Rapaport. "@type": "Person", 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. She sent me over to the full body scan. A place to ask simple legal questions, and to have legal concepts explained. The software throws in random false positives to keep staff awake, on their toes and test them. Will do my weight taking on Wednesdayto see what I have lost. Can fat set off airport scanners? This could be from a recent operation or a metal implant. "If that bear spray were to go off in checked luggage, it . "@type": "Person", FML "Sir no hard objects can be carried on the plane..". @keyframes fade2 { 0% {opacity: 0;} 5% {opacity: 1;} 55% {opacity: 1;} 60% {opacity: 0;} 100% {opacity: 0;} } // END Widgets configuration, By Apr 24, 2014. ", TSA airport body scanner may be more likely to produce false alarms against . I put lemon in it and that now makes me nauseous. I had an extensive search over my compound pain medication. relocateSearch(); Many people have raised privacy concerns about the scanners, arguing that they are a violation of passengers rights. In 2018, a man was arrested for trying to bring a knife through a body scanner. "author": { "dateCreated": "2017-06-07T05:00:12+0000", So it's gotten to the point where Googling "why do I set off airport body scanners groin" has gained popularitywhat a world. ips.setSetting( 'emoji_cache', jQuery.parseJSON('"1"') ); Take out food and water bottles. GreenTealael, July 24, 2018 Harmless things like lipomas (fatty lumps) or lipodystrophy (abnormal distribution of fat) could also show up on airport scanners. .cycle-2 img:nth-of-type(1) { -webkit-animation-delay: -3s; animation-delay: -3s; } n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n; Subscribe today! On the trip home I wore a simple sleek skirt on purpose just to eliminate and clothing bunching possibility. In 2010, a mans pacemaker was set off by a body scanner, but he was still able to get through security. Aww man, guess I better prepare myself bc both of the airports I'll be flying through have those full body scanners!!! Twice. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4469402", { [emoji51][emoji51] When this happened did security give you any advice on how to not make this happen??? 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. I had to have a full pat down in that area. "text": "I traveled for the first time since surgery last week and I didn\u0027t experience that. Yes, airport body scanners can detect abnormalities in the body which may indicate the presence of cancer. That set off this body scanner. No, interestingly the only time Ive ever flown I was in the middle of a huge flair up. Fairly obviously, I suppose, they have to scan walking sticks and crutches. Take off watches or . Body scanners use a different type of technology that does not penetrate the body, so it cannot detect drugs inside the body. Can TSA scanners detect tumors? If you walk through the metal detector and it goes off, or if the TSA agent sees something suspicious on the X-ray machine, they may ask you to step into the body scanner. Copyright 2022 Airport-FAQs | version 5.2.4 (commit d0adbc) Laravel v 8.83.27 | (PHP v8.1.16), Home (current) | "text": "I flew for the first time since losing 145lbs. 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. They keep asking me if I have something in my pockets. ShoppGirl These procedures can be invasive of everyone's privacy and are of particular concern to transgender . When I go through them they randomly flag areas of interest which really aren't - there's nothing there. No belts or anything of the sort. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/319983-melissa315/" Started Yesterday at 06:58 PM, By ", ips.utils.cookie.set( 'topBarClosed', 'true', messageDate.toUTCString() ); csrfKey: "6bbc90b392518689c8c1985cfafeb851", .cycle-3 img:nth-of-type(3) { -webkit-animation-delay: -9s; animation-delay: -9s; } Q: Whenever I travel, my crotch sets off the TSA scanner and I have to get patted down. Airport body scanners can detect tumors and some other medical problems because they use radiofrequency waves to scan for abnormalities or bulges on passengers. "@type": "Comment", "dateCreated": "2017-05-31T14:42:37+0000", Consensus has been that it is not the staples because they are very tiny and would not trigger scan. Hi, I know Im super late to this thread, but I just went through this like five minutes ago. // END Polyfill Didn't weigh as of yet. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" He showed me the scan and yes it shows a bunch of yellow spots all over belly and inner thigh area. "@context": "http://schema.org", $(".closeMessage").on('click', function(){ Waiiiittttttttt, what? { 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). 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. I fly a lot too and am glad I know about this. "@type": "Comment", Here's why you set off the airport body scanner groin. "@type": "Person", // Bug fix: The resize event is triggered when tablets and mobiles are scrolled, breaking the search bar in Android and Chrome So far, I felt it in my clothesso far, and I lost my taste bud. There are several reasons why someones groin might set off an airport body scanner. I saw the areas of concern on the scan and it was around my waist and across my shoulders, not under my boobs. .visely-recommendation-item .badge--sale {margin: 5px; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 5px; display: block; font-size: 13px; padding: 1px 4px; position: absolute; right: 0; text-align: center; text-transform: uppercase; top: 0; min-width: 55px; width:auto; z-index: 3; height: 35px; line-height: 35px;background-color: #e36fab; } It's always the same area, the groin. They have a switch to make it look like people have set it off. You can\u0027t get out of it! Hmmm. I do believe certain airports are more efficient at getting people into the terminal. "@type": "Person", disableNotificationSounds: false, If you keep setting off the scanner, speak to a TSA agent to find out why. "item": { Started Yesterday at 10:34 PM, By About | 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. It's a millimetre wave scanner not x-ray (well in all European airports anyway). I Have No Piercings, WTF 5 5.I was pulled aside and frisked because something in my groin area 6 6.why is tsa always at my crotch..seriously - FlyerTalk . memberID: 0, } else { LOL -- Been patted down with a walking boot when had an Achilles problemso I\u0027ll just add this to the list. $(document).ready(function(){ "name": "catwoman7", "@type": "ListItem", What sets off the TSA groin alarm is any metal object in the area that the machine is scanning. @media only screen and (max-width: 383px) {} 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. baseURL: "//www.bariatricpal.com/", chiquitatummy, April 17, 2021 "text": "It always happens to me. }; 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. ceri84, December 2, 2022 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). My stomach hangs out like an over stuffed fanny pack. You've got to be sick and tired of counting on the inevitable alarm and subsequent TSA groin pat-down. It\u0027s the loose skin because I never wear belts and never have anything in my pockets. Radiation Facts. "name": "Oneiannie", The new security measure involves a universal pat-down for passengers which is more thorough than previous methods but does not involve scrutinizing more body parts. That explains a lot! }); Height: 5 feet 10 inches. Brandy Crawford Airport security systems use metal detectors, backscatter x-ray machines, millimeter wave scanners, and cabinet x-ray machines to keep people safe while traveling. I had the gastric Sleeves, done on Wednesday the 15th,2023. They are designed to detect "metallic and nonmetallic threat items," according to the TSA. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. { Id say what you had happen was standard procedure (Ive had this happen at multiple major airports across the country). This article will provide an overview of how the body scanners work and how they are used to keep air travel safe. "@type": "Person", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/303200-2ndspring/" You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Interesting. in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A, By I guess it's something we have to be prepared for every time we fly unless we have plastic surgery.< br>. (function(){if(typeof window.CustomEvent==="function")return!1;function CustomEvent(event,params){params=params||{bubbles:!1,cancelable:!1,detail:undefined};var evt=document.createEvent('CustomEvent');evt.initCustomEvent(event,params.bubbles,params.cancelable,params.detail);return evt} "interactionType": "http://schema.org/CommentAction", Yeah weird I totally get it 90% of the time. The TSA lady showed me the scan, there were like 5 or 6 dots all showing up around my lower abdomen/groin area. I've had a new pair of jeans set of scanners apparently because they had on them some substance that was misread as gunpowder residue. "logo": "https://r.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2018_10/logo.png.13014fc8659df17527ebe62b18103bd0.png", I can't imagine skin triggering the alert. .visely-recommendation-item .cycle img { top:0; -webkit-animation-iteration-count: infinite; animation-iteration-count: infinite; display: block !important; position:absolute; } "@type": "Person", Disclaimer | By And I pretty much always have a breakout. I was not given the option to go through the scanner again after I explained what may have caused the alert. "@type": "Person", omrhsn, February 16 "addressRegion": null, You must log in or register to reply here. In 2013, a woman was arrested for trying to bring a knife through a body scanner. ips.setSetting( 'date_format', jQuery.parseJSON('"mm\/dd\/yy"') ); These could be knives, guns, or explosives. googletag.pubads().collapseEmptyDivs(); If not, then chances are the detector is picking up something like a piercing in the groin in your body and you better see a . If you have a metal implant in your groin, the TSA may be able to detect it during a pat-down search. 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. I recently went on a vacation and came to the airport wearing a dress above my knees. As I stepped out of the scanner, a TSA agent asked me to step to the side. Jonestina These could be knives, guns, or explosives. $('[data-class]').on( "click", function(event) { } "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4466560", Dr. Carol Queen: Let me start by considering the NuvaRing. After the full body scan, another TSA employee waived a wand around my knee. } The scanner can detect any prosthesis, stent, implants, and other things like colostomy bags, and other metallic or non-metallic things etc. And polite, I guess. "@type": "Person", "type": "SearchAction", "alternateName": "en-US" But it still happened \n\n", There are two main types of full-body scanners in use today: X-ray and millimeter wave. detectDevice(); "@type": "Person", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/", 4. .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); } in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions, By "dateCreated": "2017-06-11T18:26:49+0000", 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 . None-Scale-Victory - I 'll go first European airports anyway ) account to follow your favorite and. Off in checked luggage, it across my shoulders, not under my boobs used keep... 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