Interesting post bariatric surgery experience

[Middus 491]

Came across this bizarre story

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3396622/woman-forced-to-strip-by-airport-security-and-show-surgery-scars-after-dramatic-transformation-thanks-to-17-stone-weight-loss/amp/

Edited April 26, 2017 by Middus

[PatientEleventyBillion 851]

Good god get that lady a tissue.

[Ms. Brightside 121]

This is why it's always a good idea to update your drivers license, passport, etc., after dramatic weight loss!

[Middus 491]

37 minutes ago, Ms. Brightside said:

This is why it's always a good idea to update your drivers license, passport, etc., after dramatic weight loss!

True, but you but for a document that is supposed to last 5-10 years anyway, you shouldn't be forced to update a passport before its expiration date because of weight loss. That's where immigration officers need to use some gumption

Edited April 26, 2017 by Middus

[Diana_in_Philly 1,426]

Funny, because I just renewed my passport - I was going to do it last year, but didn't get around to it. Glad I waited.

[Ms. Brightside 121]

48 minutes ago, Middus said:

True, but you but for a document that is supposed to last 5-10 years anyway, you shouldn't be forced to update a passport before its expiration date because of weight loss. That's where immigration officers need to use some gumption

I have an American friend who was forced to update her documents due to dramatic weight loss. It really makes sense, if you think about it. If you no longer appear to be the person in the photo, how are those who are in charge of checking these documents able to accurately verify your identity?

[Gerongirls 3]

Also, women, tell your people who do your mammograms. My gf got called back in because they thought they'd confused her scans with someone else's. Then she told them she'd lost 110 lbs since the last time they saw her. [emoji23]

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

6 hours ago, Middus said:

bizarre story

Ummmmm

sorry to disagree with folks comments

i don't think this story is funny at all

i would have been horrified

i would have a "discussion" with a boss later

this sounds illegal too

the lady had to board the plane ASAP

her hurry might have been due to her mandatory

strip - when i had lost my 105 lbs (Goal)

i did get a new picture for DMV the guy did a dble take

when he saw the old me!!

i did have my old license with me and i proudly

told him about my WLS surgery - no prob

Kathy

[Middus 491]

I have an American friend who was forced to update her documents due to dramatic weight loss. It really makes sense, if you think about it. If you no longer appear to be the person in the photo, how are those who are in charge of checking these documents able to accurately verify your identity?

Passports last a long time.. and faces change. The average passport good for 8 years. Trained immigration officers look for simmilar facial structures. These dudes were just being douches.y 14 year old passport was a face decimated with acne. By 21 I looked very different. Never raised a single eyebrow. It shouldn't even be a problem these days where we have biometric screening.

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