flying with the band

[saravalintine 0]

I'm about to fly for the first time ever and I was wondering if when I go through airport security, there are going to be problems with like the metal detectors. Im pretty sure I will beep or something but how do i let them know that im not a freakin terrorist or something. lol Has anyone flown with the band yet? Any problems I should expect?:scared2:

[HeatherO 7]

There is no metal in the band unless you have a version much different than most. I flew 4 days after I was banded without issue.

Even if you did have something internal that caused the detector to go off, they would just pass a wand over your person and maybe ask a question or two. You can still pass through after they verify that you are not carrying anything inappropriate.

[MerryHearted 20]

I've flown many times with the band and it's never set off the detector. I'm assuming you mean the port. You can always just tell them you have a gastric band if it comes up. The center I went to gives every bandster a card to put in their wallet, too.

[luluc 6]

I have a card as well - No issues to date. One thing to keep in mind is that air travel can cause tightness that may carry over a day or two - Be sure not to get a fill w/in a day or two of taking a flight.

[saravalintine 0]

thanks guys. Im going to try and get a card that says im a banded patient. and I dont get my next fill until we get back so i should be good.:scared2:

[LiseSeattle 0]

I went on alaska airlines 2 weeks after banding - no problems with security or anything else. and it was a one day trip for me to orange county from seattle and back!