Originally Posted by
saizai
FWIW, I have gone through TSA checkpoint once so far w/ two canes (necessary for balance), and I was given a (single) non-alarming cane while going through the WTMD (I stated that I was unable to raise my hands in the way necessary for the NoS).
My canes were xrayed and returned to me afterwards, and I was given a seated patdown.
When I had a broken foot, I traveled through TLV. I passed my crutches through and then stood up, leaning on my wife while they passed the wheelchair through.
With no metal on, one security agent had me lean on him, and we walked through together, and he helped me back in the chair.
If only that kind of service was available by the TSA...
I was barred from using the WTMD and forced to a body scanner. I opted out because I couldn't assume the position (and cuz I don't like them). Boy were they mad at me, thinking I was throwing a gift horse in the face (they gave the NoS to *help* me, and here I am refusing).
That was nerve wracking