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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 3:58 pm
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Originally Posted by iowakatie1981
I have also wondered if TSA would allow me to remove my prosthesis (I could wear shorts) and have it xrayed on the conveyor belt while I just hop on one foot through the mag (I do this at home all the time - well, without the mag part). Then no alarms would be set off, and I could just put my leg back on and go, without being touched. I don't know whether I'm gutsy enough to try this, but it's a thought I've had.
I can't see why this would be a problem if you can clear the WTMD without holding on or touching the sides. And you'd still have to take off your shoes.

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