Conclusion. One time, I just wasn't thinking and wore a dress that had these little sparkles on it. What sets off the TSA groin alarm is any metal object in the area that the machine is scanning. I guess it\u0027s something we have to be prepared for every time we fly unless we have plastic surgery.\u0026lt; br\u0026gt;", 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". It's my "FITspiration" body. "@type": "InteractionCounter", 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": "Comment", // Run width functions after 500ms pause "inLanguage": [ Answer (1 of 8): This happened to me also on my last trip through security. Anyone else experience this or other things at the airport and suspect it was your extra skin? I always trigger the body scanner, too! upload_imgURL: "", in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions. The elves have gone to get your medical chart to check that last point. "@type": "Person", Airport Security. }, My stomach hangs out like an over stuffed fanny pack. "text": "I had no idea this was even a possibility!! If you are selected for screening, you will be asked to remove all metal objects from your body and pass through the metal detector or full-body scanner. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Header_845x60_HT1', [845, 60], 'div-gpt-ad-HT1').addService(googletag.pubads()); As you know now, the scanner could be detecting a medical problem. "@type": "WebSite", You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. var _d_site = _d_site || '91477E68AE0F3B83C4E72821'; "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/profile/photo-thumb-310169.jpg", I thought it was odd at the time but brushed it off. The right to travel freely is a fundamental human right, yet travelers across the country continue to express concerns about the intrusive security screening procedures used by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). It does makes you feel weird to have a pat down. It\u0027s the loose skin because I never wear belts and never have anything in my pockets. They're not. Love to hear this.very encouraging! Why did my groin get flagged at TSA? ips.utils.cookie.set( 'topBarClosed', 'true', messageDate.toUTCString() ); // http://osvaldas.info/drop-down-navigation-responsive-and-touch-friendly "interactionType": "http://schema.org/ViewAction", "name": "catwoman7", 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). How do y'all deal with the pat downs, though? 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. What to do: Plan ahead and pack "conformable" liquids in the bags you'll be checking. I always go through the full-body machine through Philly. 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. "name": "Gobonn", { }); Keep us posted on your progress. "name": "CocoNina", var CKEDITOR_BASEPATH = '//www.bariatricpal.com/applications/core/interface/ckeditor/ckeditor/'; "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/257598-catwoman7/" The TSA uses metal detectors and backscatter x-ray machines to detect metal objects hidden on or in peoples bodies. So I\u0027m just assuming my skin and fat in that area are the reason I was flagged both times. setTimeout( function() { But my cysts tend to be rather large. Underneath, I had a pair of bike shorts, longer than underwear but not long enough to be seen under the dress. Interestinggggggg. When we flew Arizona to Chicago I was picked to do a full body scan. window.addEventListener('load', function() {viselyForumInit();}); ips.setSetting( 'date_first_day', jQuery.parseJSON('0') ); Surgery Date: 05/08/2017. If you have a metal implant in your groin, the TSA may be able to detect it during a pat-down search. "text": "WOW! { 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. ips.setSetting( 'totalWeightLost', jQuery.parseJSON('5722605') ); It may not display this or other websites correctly. .visely-pagination button.small { margin: 0px 5px; padding: 5px; } "addressLocality": null, It might just set off the TSA's scanners every time you head through security. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_12/O_member_319848.png", Does TSA look for joints? "name": "BariatricPal", The scanners use low-dose X-rays to create a naked image of a passengers body, which is then displayed on a monitor for a TSA agent to view. Location. "@type": "Comment", 1 in 5 will always get a ring ring. The most likely reason someone would set off an airport body scanner is because they have metal in their body. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/310169-coconina/" They had to do a pat down. "@id": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/5-gastric-bypass-surgery-forums/", .visely-pagination { text-align: center; clear: both; } I've only lost 65lbs but I have extra skin on my inner thighs. 7. Dr. Carol Queen: Let me start by considering the NuvaRing. Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW! There are a few things that can set off TSA body scanners, including thick hair, being overweight, and having socks bunched up. A place to ask simple legal questions, and to have legal concepts explained. /* Desktop = 30, Tablet = 20, Mobile = 10 */ 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. 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. It never occurred to me that hidradenitis could be the reason, so I was wondering if anyone else experiences this? You can request a screening in private, but in my case that would not have lessened the injury to my sense of personal dignity. @-webkit-keyframes fade3 { 0% {opacity: 0;} 5% {opacity: 1;} 35% {opacity: 1;} 40% {opacity: 0;} 100% {opacity: 0;} } 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. The scanner is designed to detect any kind of threat item, regardless of the material it is made out of. "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" "mainEntityOfPage": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/397090-tsa-body-scan-anomaly-after-surgery/" function viselyForumInit() { document.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('viselyWidgetInit', {detail: { widgetType: 'MOST_POPULAR' }})); cookie_ssl: true, "itemListElement": [ It's always the same area, the groin. The next time youre wondering what sets off the TSA body scanner, remember that its looking for weapons, primarily. "image": "https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/monthly_2017_06/Avatar1496436458.921951.thumb.jpg.b95ed48a78ce61280040e287d1282953.jpg", "@type": "ListItem", So I asked a border force mate based at Gatwick and she confirmed they have a manual ring ring button and use it. Anyone else experience this or other things at the airport and suspect it was your extra skin?\n", But, if you trigger an alarm going through the scanner the TSA officer might decide to do a physical pat-down. There are several reasons why someones groin might set off an airport body scanner. }, { $(targetElement).toggleClass(className); "@type": "ListItem", document.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('viselyWidgetInit', {detail: { widgetType: 'TRENDING_NOW' }})); This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. I always get a female assist to pat me down and they send their gloves through the machine afterwards. .visely-widget-container { margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; background-color: #f3f6f6; text-align: center; } @media only screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .visely-widget-container { } } No, all TSA body scanners do not use the same technology. { I walked through the scanner and immediately set off the alarm. *Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. ] "A TSA agent in another room will see an image of your body that could include a revealing look at your entire body, including breasts, genitals, buttocks, and external medical devices.". Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. There are a few reasons why you might set off airport body scanners in the groin area. }, A pat down is routine in cases where the scanner alerts. Hmmm. // END Widgets configuration, By The simple answer is you can't just avoid security pat downs no matter what paperwork you have. "name": "Oneiannie", Kris Poole, February 17 @media only screen and (max-width: 383px) {} I'll let you know! I lit it up like the Fourth or July! "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/319848-oneiannie/" I don't like being held up while my valuables travel onwards in their little black plastic trays ready for just anyone to pick up and make off with. $(".closeMessage").on('click', function(){ Nine times out of 10 . FML. I do have a lot of loose skin there. { "dateCreated": "2017-06-02T22:29:24+0000", They are designed to detect "metallic and nonmetallic threat items," according to the TSA . That said if you have a leg full of metal that can sometimes set it off. "text": "It just happened to me too! 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