Originally Posted by
missionpa
Hmm - actually I doubt they would be able to tell it wasn't me by touch -
I can't tell it isn't me by touch
(it's not a full prosthesis, just a partial to even me up). And in fact, call me brazen, but I don't have any problem whipping it out to show someone (although getting it back into position might be more difficult). I just don't want to be slowed down more than I need to be. If I put it in my carry-on, would I put it in my baggie or what?
On the whole I'd rather check it but, of course, I have to consider lost and damaged bags - it was on the expensive side, and I don't relish filling out an insurance form with the term "lost breast".
If you check it, there's the risk that it might be removed and discarded by someone who doesn't know what it is. Items go missing on a regular basis. I'd wear it and attempt to self-direct to a WTMD if possible (check the link mentioned earlier). If you are randomly picked for additional screening, there's a chance that it wouldn't be noticed. If you are pushed to an AIT, I'd still recommend opting out since a "resolution pat-down" is likely to follow anyways (whether you wear it or not). If you are the brazen sort
, go ahead and whip it out for their inspection and swabbing procedure whilst explaining in a loud and clear voice what it is so that other passengers will feel "safe". If you put it in your carry-on, I'd put it in a bag separate from other liquids and be prepared to explain... oh, and you might want to insist on the donning of fresh gloves if they're insistent on handling it.
radiogirl, I figured the TSA response would be "blah, blah, blah", useless and have nothing to do with actual events.
