Post full body scan patdown
Jan 29, 2016 | 8:52 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2016
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Post full body scan patdown
I broke my ankle 4 months ago and had a plate and 7 screw to repair the fracture. I have had 3 surgeries from this fracture. The hardware was removed on Dec 16th, 2015. A few days ago I was at the Orlando Airport and went through the body scan. After leaving the scan the TSA Agent said "I need to pat down your left ankle". I have seen the pre and post surgery x-rays of my ankle. I know that there is nothing left inside of me. I have the hardware in my possession to prove it. What did they detect in my "left ankle" or was it just a coincidence?
Jan 31, 2016 | 4:46 am
#5
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: mostly not far from AMS, otherwise NUE
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Posts: 2,422
I have never had any surgery whatsoever on my ankles, yet every time I pass through the scanners at AMS there's something at my ankles that needs patting down. These devices are simply broken and I have been opting out ever since.
Jan 31, 2016 | 5:09 am
#6
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 3,526
I broke my ankle 4 months ago and had a plate and 7 screw to repair the fracture. I have had 3 surgeries from this fracture. The hardware was removed on Dec 16th, 2015. A few days ago I was at the Orlando Airport and went through the body scan. After leaving the scan the TSA Agent said "I need to pat down your left ankle". I have seen the pre and post surgery x-rays of my ankle. I know that there is nothing left inside of me. I have the hardware in my possession to prove it. What did they detect in my "left ankle" or was it just a coincidence?
Jan 31, 2016 | 6:44 am
#7
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: DFW
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