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Traveling with lap band

Ive got a question has anyone had problems while traveling and going threw a body scanner? Or when TSA sees the band they know and dont bother you? Im flying to charlotte nc, as well as las vegas both places have body scanners

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    The band has no metal. It shouldn't be a problem.

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    They shouldn't see the band the scanner just outlines your body, not an x ray machine

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    I have traveled several times since my lapband -- gone through many majoy airports -- never had a problem!

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    Ok thank you i thought it was like a type of xray machine! Thanks everyone

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