@-webkit-keyframes fade3 { 0% {opacity: 0;} 5% {opacity: 1;} 35% {opacity: 1;} 40% {opacity: 0;} 100% {opacity: 0;} } { Conclusion. Aubrey Plaza and Jenna Ortega Team Up In Huge Win for Strange, Disaffected Women Everywhere! }}, 500)); "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/310169-coconina/" Going thru the full body scan it alerted to my stomach/groin area. 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). "@type": "Person", googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x250_S2', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S2').addService(googletag.pubads()); .visely-recommendation-item .spr-badge-caption {display: none;} The main thing that sets off a TSA body scanner is the presence of weapons, either metallic or non-metallic. Bariiime, Yesterday at 12:22 AM 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. Twice. Of course, there are other things that it can detect, but if youre not packing any heat, you shouldnt have anything to worry about. .visely-widget-container:before { content: 'small'; display: none; } Please stop downvoting me just because I want clarification, I already said I am thankful I just want some clearer answers if anyone has any, thanks for reading. Surgeon: Sunil Bhoyrul. "name": "BariatricPal", It was my first time flying since losing weight. }); It could be because you have metal in that area, such as a belt buckle or a metal zipper. Sign up for a new account in our community. - FML. @media only screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .visely-widget-container:before { content: 'large'; } } "query-input": "required name=query", See related: Can You Uncheck In For A Flight & Why Do I Set Off Airport Body Scanners Groin. In 2013, a woman was arrested for trying to bring a knife through a body scanner. fbq('track', 'PageView', {"item_id":397090,"item_name":"TSA body scan anomaly after surgery","item_type":"topic","category_name":"Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums"} ); // Relocate search bar I ask because I know the body scanners don't do well with people who have big boobs, butts, or even hair. "name": "Oneiannie", There are several reasons why someones groin might set off an airport body scanner. Started Yesterday at 06:30 PM, By "name": "Savagegirl", googletag.pubads().refresh(refresh_slots); I traveled for the first time since surgery last week and I didn't experience that. "position": 1, Miscellaneous: Today, I learned that your crotch can just light up on the body. "author": { Id say what you had happen was standard procedure (Ive had this happen at multiple major airports across the country). omrhsn, February 16 Download BariatricPal for your Android Device. // END Polyfill In 2010, a mans pacemaker was set off by a body scanner, but he was still able to get through security. $(window).resize(debounce(function(){ var newDevice = detectDevice(); if(newDevice !== cachedDevice){ messageDate.setTime(messageDate.getTime() + (126000000)); Aww man, guess I better prepare myself bc both of the airports I'll be flying through have those full body scanners!!! How do you answer this question, Weirdest None-Scale-Victory - I'll go first. Medical X-rays can detect drugs inside the body because they penetrate the body and show the outline of the organs and tissues. 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. .complete .visely-recommendations-container, .visely-recommendations-title.complete { opacity: 1; } { in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions. ] "name": "BariatricPal", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4467222", Airport body scanners alert the TSO to threatsmainly weapons such as knives, guns and explosives. }, 0 ); "text": "It just happened to me too! t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" Many people have raised privacy concerns about the scanners, arguing that they are a violation of passengers rights. The settings are low enough to keep watches and pens from setting off the machines but high enough to spot a handgun. A regular part of traveling today is going through the airport body scanner before boarding your flight. 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. "name": "catwoman7", 2. If you have a metal implant in your groin, the TSA may be able to detect it during a pat-down search. In 2011, a womans insulin pump was set off by a body scanner, but she was still able to get through security. "text": "Yep. antiCache: "6eb6316ff1", Will do my weight taking on Wednesdayto see what I have lost. What triggers TSA body scan? Ethan Miller/Getty Images News/Getty Images. However, they cannot specifically detect cancer. // http://osvaldas.info/drop-down-navigation-responsive-and-touch-friendly "There is something in yourgroin area that is setting off the machine. ceri84, December 2, 2022 Started Yesterday at 10:34 PM, By }, These loopholes, in turn, will . I'm glad to have a heads up! 3. } .ipsLayout_sidebarright .most-popular .visely-pagination {visibility: hidden;} Me too. I have smuggled recreational drugs inside me via airplane and ensure that I have no.metal on me. I recently went on a vacation and came to the airport wearing a dress above my knees. My right armpit is an active area and whenever i go through its always my right arm that gets checked and patted. "@type": "Comment", Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW! }; "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" .cycle-3 img:nth-of-type(2) { -webkit-animation-delay: -6s; animation-delay: -6s; } New FDA Approved Vyleesi is Not Female ViagraIts Much Worse, The Sex & Pleasure Book: Good Vibrations Guide to Great Sex for Everyone. "@type": "Person", The officer told Olivia that because of something the scanner had detected, a pat-down would be necessary. Keep us posted on your progress. If the full-body scanner alarms, a TSA officer will conduct a pat-down search of your body. Yo this is so weird!! "@type": "Comment", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" What sets off the TSA groin alarm is any metal object in the area that the machine is scanning. Oh wow. var targetElement = classModifiers[2]; "@type": "Person", I had never even put HS and airport pat downs together in my head. "inLanguage": [ "name": "crocodoxie", And I pretty much always have a breakout. Don't want to scare you, but the scanners are low powered X-rays, and you may have a tumor. I flew for the first time since losing 145lbs. He showed me the scan and yes it shows a bunch of yellow spots all over belly and inner thigh area. Size 26/28 and I always figured thats what was the cause. Another possibility is that the bulge is indicative of a hernia or other medical condition that could pose a threat to the safety of the traveler or other passengers on the plane. Those are things like explosives or knives made out of materials other than metal, like ceramics, says Malvini Redden. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_06/Avatar1496436458.921951.thumb.jpg.b95ed48a78ce61280040e287d1282953.jpg", Started Yesterday at 08:36 PM, By "datePublished": "2017-05-31T14:42:37+0000", It does makes you feel weird to have a pat down. ips.setSetting( 'remote_image_proxy', jQuery.parseJSON('1') ); .cycle-2 img:nth-of-type(2) { -webkit-animation-delay: -6s; animation-delay: -6s; } When we flew Arizona to Chicago I was picked to do a full body scan. links_external: true, It caused an alert on the scanner you are describing in my "crotch" area. I always trigger the body scanner, too! mapApiKey: '', Yes, airport body scanners can detect abnormalities in the body which may indicate the presence of cancer. Allie Cat, February 7 It is something about the extra skin that confuses scan. message_imgURL: "", "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/303200-2ndspring/" Understandable! Fairly obviously, I suppose, they have to scan walking sticks and crutches. return(number>0?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')} There are two main types of full-body scanners in use today: X-ray and millimeter wave. Happy travels! Do you have any idea WTF could be going on?! Does TSA look for joints? What Sets Off the TSA Groin Alarm? @-webkit-keyframes fade2 { 0% {opacity: 0;} 5% {opacity: 1;} 55% {opacity: 1;} 60% {opacity: 0;} 100% {opacity: 0;} } "postalCode": null, Go now! "@context": "http://schema.org", JAMA Dermatology, which is a peer-reviewed medical journal published by the American Medical Association, reports that one female passenger with a skin cyst was regularly stopped on . in Food and Nutrition, By "@id": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/988-weight-loss-surgery-forums/", . 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. Oneiannie, May 31, 2017 in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums. }, Airport scanners, including backscatter and millimeter-wave scanners, can both see through clothes. ShoppGirl upload_imgURL: "", Why do I always set off airport body scanners? What would have happened if I had just left the airport instead of consenting to the screening? "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4469402", It\u0027s my \"FITspiration\" body. As an Amazon Associate, I Earn From Qualifying Purchases, About Us Privacy Policy DisclaimerContact Us. mcipanda, February 23 No belts or anything of the sort. You may request a pat-down search instead of going through the metal detector or full-body scanner. 7. 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). "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_08/FullSizeRender.thumb.jpg.0cb06f11c8f9d5820f512f65dc7b73f6.jpg", 4. If you have a metal implant in your groin, the TSA may be able to detect it during a pat-down search. googletag.enableServices(); In any case, they never send me back through the machine. Surgery: Gastric Bypass. }, GreenTealael, July 24, 2018 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. No pun intended. } But my HS is on my inner upper thighs/groin area! "dateCreated": "2017-05-31T14:42:37+0000", "If that bear spray were to go off in checked luggage, it . I didn't say anything and just let her do her job but it kinda sucks. Scar tissue may also set off . 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. { I just assumed I look like a drug smuggler at every single airport I visit! "@type": "Comment", (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} .visely-pagination ul li.active a { background-color: #4c4c4c; } }, There are a few things that can set off TSA body scanners, including thick hair, being overweight, and having socks bunched up. "@type": "Comment", So I go in sideways. Depending on the type of machine, ionizing radiation is used to identify objects that may be hidden by passengers and to create images of what is in luggage. n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n; cookie_path: "/", Or so I was told. Lets dig into it and see if we can figure it out. Current Weight: 150 lbs. __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(); But it still happened. The Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) body scanners are designed to detect potential threats to air travel. "author": { A yellow patch on full body scanner means that the thing is not a part of the body. in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions, By googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_300x250_S4', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-S4').addService(googletag.pubads()); Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Every time (I fly a lot). The scanner is designed to detect any kind of threat item, regardless of the material it is made out of. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/C_member_257598.png", Nine times out of 10 . The elves have gone to get your medical chart to check that last point. var ViselyPage = 'index'; Abducted by aliens, metal tracking implant inserted. Every time I travel with active cysts it goes off and they pat down my groin. No, the alarm is usually set off by something on or near your body, like jewelry, an underwire, or a hair accessory. "headline": "TSA body scan anomaly after surgery", Norfolk. "@context": "http://www.schema.org", { 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. In the meantime, here's what we have, after grilling three manufacturers of the walk-through-style metal detectors and . So I\u0027m just assuming my skin and fat in that area are the reason I was flagged both times. I'll be flying for the first time since losing nearly 100# the end of this month. "addressCountry": null event.preventDefault(); resizeWindow(); Answer: Breast implants can be seen by some scanners. "pageEnd": 2, 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. "discussionUrl": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/", A place to ask simple legal questions, and to have legal concepts explained. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/301190-melunruh/" No metal implants. $(targetElement).toggleClass(className); ips.setSetting( 'totalWeightLost', jQuery.parseJSON('5722605') ); "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4467173", Contrary to popular belief they cannot see inside body cavities or diagnose disease. $('.ipsNavBar_primary > ul > li:has(ul)').doubleTapToGo(); The TSA lady showed me the scan, there were like 5 or 6 dots all showing up around my lower abdomen/groin area. /* Desktop = 30, Tablet = 20, Mobile = 10 */ 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. // END Shopify Context "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/C_member_257598.png", ;(function(e,t,n,r){e.fn.doubleTapToGo=function(r){if(! 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 had to have a full pat down in that area. [emoji51][emoji51] When this happened did security give you any advice on how to not make this happen??? "dateCreated": "2017-06-03T01:56:51+0000", .ipsLayout_sidebarright .most-popular .visely-recommendations-container > div > div {clear:left;} I had an extensive search over my compound pain medication. window.addEventListener('load', function() {viselyForumInit();}); 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. "@type": "Person", Skip to Article Set weather The reason is simple: Metal constitutes the frame of many headbands and, consequently, triggers the detector. rhg123 The alarm is not specific to the groin area, but is simply located there on the paper doll image for the convenience of the TSA agent. ", mappingH1 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1024, 768], [728, 90]).addSize([980, 690], [728, 90]).addSize([640, 480], [320, 50]).addSize([0, 0], [320, 50]).build(); Interestinggggggg. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/?do=findComment\u0026comment=4467239", Millimeter wave scanners do not penetrate the skin, but can detect items hidden under clothing. ", And polite, I guess. }, Depending on how the machine is calibrated, bra underwires can trip the sensors, as can some jewelry, hair gizmos, and metal bits on your clothing or in your shoes. Starting Weight: 310 lbs. Press J to jump to the feed. // Run width functions after 500ms pause #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. The TSA lady showed me the scan, there were like 5 or 6 dots all showing up around my lower abdomen/groin area. } var classContent = $(this).attr('data-class'); ips.setSetting( 'bypass_profanity', jQuery.parseJSON('0') ); }, 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. ips.setSetting( 'date_format', jQuery.parseJSON('"mm\/dd\/yy"') ); Setting off airport scanners is a bizarre experience for any traveler. } else { "@type": "Comment", Or Was She Just Being Aubrey Plaza? Thanks for posting about this! I had read about this on prior discussions on this board. 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 always go through the full-body machine through Philly. Body scanners use a different type of technology that does not penetrate the body, so it cannot detect drugs inside the body. relocateSearch(); .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; } .visely-recommendations-container .product__prices div.price-container span:nth-child(2):not(:only-child) { color: #e36fab;font-weight: 600;font-size: 13px;margin-left: 5px;line-height: 13px; text-decoration: line-through !important; } } else { 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. "@type": "InteractionCounter", }, "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/contact/" googletag.cmd.push(function() { 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?). }, This includes things like keys, coins, and even some types of clothing. // BEGIN Widgets configuration googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/H1_Header', [[728, 90], [320, 50]], 'div-gpt-ad-1486151375290-0').defineSizeMapping(mappingH1).addService(googletag.pubads()); Thanks for the heads up, ladies! 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. They have to be thorough for our safety but I feel like they're not that gentle while searching for weapons and stuff. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/318297-savagegirl/" "@type": "Person", On the trip home I wore a simple sleek skirt on purpose just to eliminate and clothing bunching possibility. It might just set off the TSA's scanners every time you head through security. Anyone else experience this or other things at the airport and suspect it was your extra skin?\n", Harmless things like lipomas (fatty lumps) or lipodystrophy (abnormal distribution of fat) could also show up on airport scanners. I have a NuvaRing, but theres nothing else in my vagina/vulva that could be confused for contraband. It is possible to meet someone at the airport gate but only with a valid airport gate pass or escort pass. $(".cPost .ipsComment_controls li.ipsHide:only-child").closest('.ipsItemControls').addClass('iIC-no-buttons'); .visely-pagination button.active { background-color:#4c4c4c; } A TSA security checkpoint. 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