I went through security at IAH today 2 1/2 weeks post ankle surgery. I was asked if I could walk through (I was in a wheelchair) and I said "No". I then went through the pat down. The TSA agent asked if I had any sensitive areas which I replied "not other than my ankle" and pointed to my air cast. She did the pat down and then squeezed my air cast around my ankle at which I winced and cried out in pain. She said "Oh, did that hurt - I'm sorry".

Then she was done. She did no test on my cast or chair (having been in a wheelchair for the past six months, I've gotten pretty used to the drill) or hands.

Bizarre. I'm not sure if she was untrained or just a sadist. Worst experience I've had going through security since I was injured six months ago and I've been through security at least twice a week. My pain level was down - until today.