Metal detectors

[seppi 0]

I know that they orientation staff told me that the band will not set off an airport metal detector but will it set of something more sensitve, such as when you have to enter a federal building? I know it sounds stupid, just wondering.

[bushbaby 8]

Nope...never had a problem...

[New Hope 37]

The band is made out of silicon.

[leatha_g 4]

I travel for a living and I've been banded 18 months. I have not one time set off an alarm. I have, however, heard others say they did. There is only a miniscule amount of titanium in the port of the band. It should not set off alarms. Let us know what your experience is.

[claraluz 2]

I not only have the band, but I have a sort of pacemaker with a metal wire in it. Yes, I am the bionic woman! And I still have never set off an alarm.

Nancy

[Rebeccalee 2]

I've heard that only the most sensitive equipment is set off by the small amount of metal. It's very rare. I keep my Inamed card handy just in case.

[New Hope 37]

The heavy metal wire that laces my husband's ribcage back together after open-heart surgery never sets off any sensors. However the 1" metal hinge on my Estee Lauder metal compact was picked up. On a return trip, a metal pick w/7 7" metal prongs was not picked up (that I forgot to check into baggage first.) So go figure!

[ladiebird 0]

i have a SAGB and the port is nearly all tianium and when i left France after surgery it set off the alarm as i went through the airport scanner...they just scanned me by hand and checked the area in case i was hiding something and let me through...

i am going for a fill in france tomorrow so i will let you know if it happens again....and yes i was embarrassed!!!!

Love tracey

[blossom 2]

My dh works at the worlds 3rd largest airport and goes through security everyday. He has gotten to know some of the TSA people and they have told him that sometimes the equipment seems to tweak itself up in sensitivity and they have noticed that it usually happens when the barometric pressure is up. I don't know if that is true or not, but that is their story and they're sticking to it, LOL! If it is true, you may be able to pass through one day and get snagged the next. Go figure!!!!

[MeganA 35]

I have flown several times and haven't had a problem.

I was at my friend's house the other day and he had a super strong magnet on his fridge that you can hardly pull off. I asked him if I could have it, and darn it if it didn't pull on my little port when I put it on my tummy! It didn't stick, but it sure felt cool and was a great party trick.

Megan

[DeLarla 22]

Interesting question considering my husband is spending his day at the park with his metal detector. Tonight I'll lay on the lawn and see if he can pick up my band. Yes, I am a dork.

[molynn 0]

Never had a problem with my band or port, my knee replacement sets off the machines every time. My family doesn't even want to go through security with me. I have the card from my MD about my joint replacement, but the TSA isn't interested in looking at it. Oh well..........

[vinesqueen 2]

bumping as per requested