I plan on flying to Florida for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Now that they have the new "screening" where they actually x-ray you through security, does anyone know if the band can cause you problems there??

It shouldnt. Its all plastic.

I think that used to be a problem with the old bands (I went to a support group meeting where one of the older bandsters says he has to carry something that says he has a band when he goes through security), but everything is plastic nowadays. I just flew to North Carolina two months ago and had no problems.

On my surgery day I overheard a woman asking my surgeon about airport security...etc....

He said there is a small piece of titanium but the rest is plastic/silicone and they should not give you issues but it's a good idea to have your card to show what it is just incase.

I have flown may times since being banded and have been put into the screening machine many times and never had a problem or question in any way.

My only problem was fitting in the seat. NOT any more though.

You don't need to worry its all good.

Thanks everyone!!! Lakegirl, I know exactly what you mean about fitting into the seat. The last time I flew was about 4 1/2 years ago and I was totally humiliated when I couldn't get the seatbelt fastened and had to ask for an extension. Thank God, one of my best friends was with me and she took it upon herself to go up front and quietly ask for one. She kind of put it under her shirt and brought it back to me. Know one sitting around me knew anything about it. I am about 50lbs lighter since that time, so I am hopeful it won't happen this time.

WOOO HOOOO. Such a great milestone. Keep up the good work.