Brandy~ 2 Posted March 13, 2008 Really stupid question I am sure.. I thought the ports were made of silcon and or plastic... I heard a rumor somewhere that it will set off the detectors at airports.. Please tell me this isn't true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasGrace 1 Posted March 13, 2008 LAX SLC LAS SBY BWI SAN RDU Not ever happened Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortgal 5 Posted March 13, 2008 I have heard this, too. But I think I read not the walk through ones, but if they use a "Wand" on you, it might be detected. I carry a wallet card with me that says I have a band. Haven't flown yet, will the end of this month, tho' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ellisa 6 Posted March 13, 2008 That's funny. I have a metal plate with screws in my ankle and that's never set one off. Once I set a walk-though one off. So they ran the wand over me, but my heavy necklace was the only thing that showed up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brandy~ 2 Posted March 13, 2008 Phew thanks! I am going to be taking a trip to Hawaii with a group of people on the other side of the family... and I didn't plan on announcing to them about my band so that would of been really embarassing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mumof2boys 71 Posted March 13, 2008 Just flew from Baltimore to Vegas and back last week...no problems. I was concerned prior to headed out that my band would get tight and I would have difficulty eating because I was reading that on the boards. I didn't have any problems with my band either. I guess everyone is different. Good luck and have a great trip! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TracyinKS 7 Posted March 13, 2008 LOL!!!!!! No metal in the ports........ BUT flying has made my band swell........ also stress and my TOM.... all make me tighter. Have fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisann 0 Posted March 13, 2008 Went through JFK, Tampa, Orlando, Newark, in last two weeks and had no problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LiseSeattle 0 Posted March 14, 2008 Good!!! I'm heading out to LA next week for a biz trip and would crack up if it went off for my band!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TulipStar 2 Posted March 14, 2008 Never has happened...ever. All around the world, all through the U.S. In Europe they even do extra wanding for "fun" and it never goes off as they pass it over my stomach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pnw_Red 2 Posted March 14, 2008 The Ports DO have titanium in them--at least the original lap band does (not sure about the Realize band.) IT's on the back of the port--the side that sits against the muscle wall. I sat in the surgeon's office three days ago and saw their sample ones. He said that some people do set off the metal detector, but not always. He also said they are MRI safe because titanium isn't magnetic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites