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I know that this has probably been posted before but I always have a heck of a time searching/finding an answer.

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Anyway, I’ll be traveling to Disney in September :) and I was wondering if anyone has encountered any issues at the airport? When I spoke to my doctor yesterday, he explained to me that there is titanium in the lap band and that when I go through the airport security it shouldn’t set anything off. Has anyone had this issue going through security if so what did you do? I also asked my doctor for a medical card stating that I had the procedure but for some reason they don’t give them out, kind of strange when you actually have a device in you. I mean what if something happened who would let them know that I have one????:confused2:

Thanks,

Jenn

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Just recently flew - no problems with security.

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Hi there,

I traveled to Chicago in June and had absolutely no issue getting thru security. I, too, will be traveling to Disney late in August and again expect no problems going thru security. I do have a card though that my doctor gave me that I can keep in my wallet stating that I have a lap band. It also has the actual picture of my lapband from the xray taken after the surgery to make sure it was in place.

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I have a plate and 9 screws in my ankle. They have been there since I was 16. I have never set off any airport security. I remember being afraid that I would though.

Have fun on your vacation!

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I just flew last week and there was no problem.....it is titanium and I also have a titanium plate in my arm and I have had MRI's and have never set off a security alarm anywere.....now an underwire bra....maybe but not the lapband.......

Have fun!!!

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I've flown 6 or 7 times since my surgery in December and have not had any issues. No worries. You'll be fine---AND you're all set to have a fantastic vacation! Disney would be far more enjoyable for me at this size than the last time I was there....

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I haven't flown since having the band, so I can't help you there. But, I was given a card from my surgeon, explaining that I have the lapband, the size of the band and contact numbers for my physician. I carry it in my wallet. It's the size of a credit card.

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Haven't traveled anywhere since 05/29 (band date), but my M.D. did give me a card (size of a credit card) with his name, two contact numbers, and a big warning that "under no circumstances can this patient ever have a nasogastric tube placed!!" On the flip side it states "this patient has had stomach surgery (LAPBAND) and must eat very small meals. Please allow him/her to order smaller portions or from the children's menu". I thought this was going the extra mile on their part to help me even beyond the clinic setting.

HAVE A GREAT VACATION!!!

Gopher

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I don't fly but my surgeon told me that the port can sometimes set off those hand-held wands that they use at security checkpoints, he told me to carry my "I have a lap band" card if I ever fly...just in case.

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When I went t my seminar they said you need to carry a card for the lapband just in case it does set off a very sensitive detector. They said it is like having a prostectic just ours is inside and not at the end of a limb. If your doctor won't giveyou one I know there is a website you can go and get them from. I will have to look it up so if you want me to find it send me a message and I will try to locate it in my book.

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I was given a medical device card in my packet for surgery. They said I need to keep it in my wallet. Thats odd they didnt give you one. It came in the lapband packet I received. All of the ppl I know who has flown since the surgery has not had any problems :) have fun in disney world!!!

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have flown several times post-banding. No issues.

I do have a card that I could show, but I don't know that the security personnel would be knowledgeable about the band and that might just set off a whole other set of discussions. I haven't had to use it, and don't anticipate this changing.

Have a great holiday.

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I have flown several times and never had a problem. I did read somewhere that if they have to scan you with the wand that it will register but the manufacturer suggests showing them your scars and explaining what it is.

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I know that this has probably been posted before but I always have a heck of a time searching/finding an answer.

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Anyway, I’ll be traveling to Disney in September :) and I was wondering if anyone has encountered any issues at the airport? When I spoke to my doctor yesterday, he explained to me that there is titanium in the lap band and that when I go through the airport security it shouldn’t set anything off. Has anyone had this issue going through security if so what did you do? I also asked my doctor for a medical card stating that I had the procedure but for some reason they don’t give them out, kind of strange when you actually have a device in you. I mean what if something happened who would let them know that I have one????:confused2:

Thanks,

Jenn

My doc gave me a card stating that i have a lap band and the size it is and the serial # . I just flew to Florida recently and it did not go off.

I would ask the doc for the card again

HTH

Mindy

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