I just went to a Federal Courthouse and had a really hard time getting into the building. My whole mid-section kept lighting up and setting off the system. After 5-6 tries and wand scans I mentioned I had surgery several months ago and they said that was probably it. They also suggested my doctor do an x-ray to make sure they didn't leave anything inside. Has this happened to anyone else?

poor you, hope all works out ok

You didn't have any wire in your bra did you? If so that will do it every day. The band isn't metal so if that set it off I'd get an xray just to be sure.

It wasn't the bra and when they scanned me with the wand, it was in my stomach area.

IDK As far as I know the band and tubing are silicon and not metal.

I'm pretty sure the port prongs are metal (at least with the Realize Band)-- maybe that's it?

I was told that the port has titanium in it which can set off metal detectors. I carry a card from the manufacturer that explains that I have a sugical implant.

Question: What is the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band made out of?

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The LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Band is made out of silicone and titanium.

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I've been through airport metal detectors with my band and nothing has gone off but I have the Allergan band. Not sure if you might have the Realize Band but I know it has hooks that hold your port into place.

I'm curious now if whether or not I beep in a metal detector!

I just flew on Friday and had no issue. Well, they stole my 2 tiny fruit cup cans. I guess they felt I might hurt someone with a piece of pineapple. LOL

I have been into both court houses and through airport security several times and have never had an issue.

I just flew on Friday and had no issue. Well, they stole my 2 tiny fruit cup cans. I guess they felt I might hurt someone with a piece of pineapple. LOL

LOL! :thumbdown:

My doctors office gave me a card to carry with just in case I set off a detector. Won't have my band until Nov 17th, but I fly sometimes for work so glad I'll have it just in case.

I have a Realize band and fly international and domestic all the time and have never had any problems.

I flew a couple weeks ago and didn't set off their detectors. I also had to go through one to get into the county admin building to get my marriage certificate and theirs didn't go off either. Maybe just call your dr to ease your mind? It may be the titanium. I'd suggest that you definitely get a patient ID card that explains that you have a surgical implant just in case something like that happens in the future again.