Guest guest Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 > Hi All, > > Dear Hubby and I are going to be traveling by air in a few weeks. I had > both hips replaced in May so I am sure I will not clear security. Can > anyone tell me what to expect? About how much longer will it take? Any > tips? Do I need a card? > > Thanks, > , I have flown a few times since replacment of hip and knee. A card does not help, in todays world they can be duplicated. Just tell the security guard at the metal detector that you have metal hips before you even walk thru. I have found that being honest helps. They will pull you aside, ask for a female guard who will do a very thorough screen with the wand. If you wear a bra with underwires, they will scan that area too. Then prob make you take your shoes off. You will probably have to stand with your palms turned up for a minute or 2 while they scan " everywhere " . After they scan you with the metal detector, they will do a touch and feel scan. They use the back of their hands to feel for I am not sure what. It does add a few minutes to your process. Just keep a positive attitude......... Have fun in your travels, Valeri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Valeri, When I took an EMT course, they told us to do any touch in a sensitive area with the back of the hand. People will not misinterpret that kind of touch as sexual misconduct. Joe Alvord Eagle River, Alaska > > Hi All, > > > > Dear Hubby and I are going to be traveling by air in a few weeks. I > had > > both hips replaced in May so I am sure I will not clear security. > Can > > anyone tell me what to expect? About how much longer will it take? > Any > > tips? Do I need a card? > > > > Thanks, > > > > , > I have flown a few times since replacment of hip and knee. A card > does not help, in todays world they can be duplicated. > > Just tell the security guard at the metal detector that you have > metal hips before you even walk thru. I have found that being > honest helps. They will pull you aside, ask for a female guard who > will do a very thorough screen with the wand. If you wear a bra > with underwires, they will scan that area too. Then prob make you > take your shoes off. You will probably have to stand with your > palms turned up for a minute or 2 while they scan " everywhere " . > After they scan you with the metal detector, they will do a touch > and feel scan. They use the back of their hands to feel for I am not > sure what. > > It does add a few minutes to your process. Just keep a positive > attitude......... > > Have fun in your travels, > > Valeri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 I went thru the airport security several times since my THR and haven't had an alarm go off yet.. My first experience was 6 wk. post op. I have ceramic/titanium. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 The last time I went through I just kept my shoes off. Just remember to wear socks. I have hips and shoulders replaced. It is too hard to take the shoes off and on all the time so I just went around in stocking feet. If you tell them you will light up the metal detector before hand they should be prepared. The thing looks like a red Christmas tree when I go through! I always try to go first so that I do not hold anyone else up that I am traveling with. Also if they know you have restricted movement they don't take as long. Keeping my arms or legs up for a minute would be torture. For some reason I can not move both arms up at the same time. Have fun and don't stress. I will be flying over Labor Day and hope it isn't to much labor for me! Sue > Hi All, > > Dear Hubby and I are going to be traveling by air in a few weeks. I had > both hips replaced in May so I am sure I will not clear security. Can > anyone tell me what to expect? About how much longer will it take? Any > tips? Do I need a card? > > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 : my husband travels frequently, he had a THP 2 years ago. He says the best thing to do is remain calm, allow extra time, and thank the security people for being there. He always tells them right when he gets to the little gateway w/ security, that he has a total hip replacement and which side. They still want you to remove your shoes, any heavy jewelry, change from your pockets, belts, etc, that might set off the alarms. Then they will ask you to step to the side to an area where another security person will go over you carefully w/ a wand. In fact, I think they have to ask for a woman security person to go over another woman. Once they are sure you don't have anything hidden on your person, they will let you go on through. It may take an extra 3-5 minutes. When we travel together, I always gather his belongings as they come through the x-ray machines, so they don't get mixed up while he is being " wanded " . So, you might ask your hubby to collect your purse and shoes, etc. Wear slip on shoes if you can. They are easier to put on/off when you go through security. Have a great trip! Marilyn ripanco wrote: > Hi All, > > Dear Hubby and I are going to be traveling by air in a few weeks. I had > both hips replaced in May so I am sure I will not clear security. Can > anyone tell me what to expect? About how much longer will it take? Any > tips? Do I need a card? > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Also keep everything that you will put through the x-ray machine in one sipped up bag and ask them to put it to one side while you are being wanded and patted down. Otherwise it is at risk when they make you turn around. Of course, if yoou have a travelling companion, this is less important. Chris > > Hi All, > > > > Dear Hubby and I are going to be traveling by air in a few weeks. I > had > > both hips replaced in May so I am sure I will not clear security. > Can > > anyone tell me what to expect? About how much longer will it take? > Any > > tips? Do I need a card? > > > > Thanks, > > > > , > I have flown a few times since replacment of hip and knee. A card > does not help, in todays world they can be duplicated. > > Just tell the security guard at the metal detector that you have > metal hips before you even walk thru. I have found that being > honest helps. They will pull you aside, ask for a female guard who > will do a very thorough screen with the wand. If you wear a bra > with underwires, they will scan that area too. Then prob make you > take your shoes off. You will probably have to stand with your > palms turned up for a minute or 2 while they scan " everywhere " . > After they scan you with the metal detector, they will do a touch > and feel scan. They use the back of their hands to feel for I am not > sure what. > > It does add a few minutes to your process. Just keep a positive > attitude......... > > Have fun in your travels, > > Valeri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Colleen, Before traveling on a plane I take Airborne. It has a great reputation for preventing colds. http://www.airbornehealth.com/main.html Although I rarely get colds, travel on planes has the highest risk so I play it safe. I hope you enjoyed the wedding and feel better soon. a On Oct 14, 2005, at 7:19 PM, Colleen wrote: > Soft and loving hugs to you all! My niece got married last Sat. in > Marietta, OH. I live in andria, VA and decided there was no way I > could drive 7 hours alone, so I made plane reservations a couple of > months ago. The only airline that flew into Marietta, or any where > close was U.S. Airlines, thru Pittsburg, PA. The ticket price was > decent and the flight times were ok as well. > I normally take my Methotrexate and Humira injection on Friday > afternoon so I have the weekend to recover before going back to work > on Monday. Last week I gave myself the Humira injection Thursday > morning before I left for the airport so I wouldn't have the hassel > of a needle on the plane and skipped the methotrexate because I think > it helps, but adds to my fatigue. I also went on 10 mg. of Pred on > Monday to prepare for the trip. I have been diagnoised with RA, > Collengeous colitis and an auto immune thryoid problem. Fatigue is my > largest problem when I take my meds and taking Pred. makes me > feel " normal;'. Pain is large problem if I don't. > The plane leaving Pittsburg, PA was delayed 1 1/2 hours so I was in > the Pittsburgh airport for 3 hours, coming and going for the flight > coming home was also delayed 1 1/2 hours. I had NO problem with being > in the airport for 3 hours (great shopping) but when they boarded us > on a 19 seat plane that was FULL, 19 people and we sat on the tar mat > 1/2 of an hour before we even began to taxi, my hair was literally > dripping wet. There isn't any air on those small planes until they > started the engine. I might as well have been in a sonja!! > Anyway that was last Thursday, the 6th of Oct. I began with a sore > throat on Monday the 10th, on my way home and by yesterday the 13th I > was really sick, with a sore throat, stuffy head, cough and aches and > pains all over. I had hoped to work a couple of hours today, but > someone couldn't come in so I was able to work my 5 hour shift. > I haven't been " sick " since my immune system has been surpressed, > over 2 years. This cold has really kicked my " b... " It's like the > flu.. Even though I work with the public, I haven't caught anything > in the last couple of years. I honestly think I caught this on the > plane with no venilation and the lenght of ti,e we sat on the runway. > Any comments will be appricatied. > Colleen > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Colleen, Before traveling on a plane I take Airborne. It has a great reputation for preventing colds. http://www.airbornehealth.com/main.html Although I rarely get colds, travel on planes has the highest risk so I play it safe. I hope you enjoyed the wedding and feel better soon. a On Oct 14, 2005, at 7:19 PM, Colleen wrote: > Soft and loving hugs to you all! My niece got married last Sat. in > Marietta, OH. I live in andria, VA and decided there was no way I > could drive 7 hours alone, so I made plane reservations a couple of > months ago. The only airline that flew into Marietta, or any where > close was U.S. Airlines, thru Pittsburg, PA. The ticket price was > decent and the flight times were ok as well. > I normally take my Methotrexate and Humira injection on Friday > afternoon so I have the weekend to recover before going back to work > on Monday. Last week I gave myself the Humira injection Thursday > morning before I left for the airport so I wouldn't have the hassel > of a needle on the plane and skipped the methotrexate because I think > it helps, but adds to my fatigue. I also went on 10 mg. of Pred on > Monday to prepare for the trip. I have been diagnoised with RA, > Collengeous colitis and an auto immune thryoid problem. Fatigue is my > largest problem when I take my meds and taking Pred. makes me > feel " normal;'. Pain is large problem if I don't. > The plane leaving Pittsburg, PA was delayed 1 1/2 hours so I was in > the Pittsburgh airport for 3 hours, coming and going for the flight > coming home was also delayed 1 1/2 hours. I had NO problem with being > in the airport for 3 hours (great shopping) but when they boarded us > on a 19 seat plane that was FULL, 19 people and we sat on the tar mat > 1/2 of an hour before we even began to taxi, my hair was literally > dripping wet. There isn't any air on those small planes until they > started the engine. I might as well have been in a sonja!! > Anyway that was last Thursday, the 6th of Oct. I began with a sore > throat on Monday the 10th, on my way home and by yesterday the 13th I > was really sick, with a sore throat, stuffy head, cough and aches and > pains all over. I had hoped to work a couple of hours today, but > someone couldn't come in so I was able to work my 5 hour shift. > I haven't been " sick " since my immune system has been surpressed, > over 2 years. This cold has really kicked my " b... " It's like the > flu.. Even though I work with the public, I haven't caught anything > in the last couple of years. I honestly think I caught this on the > plane with no venilation and the lenght of ti,e we sat on the runway. > Any comments will be appricatied. > Colleen > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 I wonder if you call the airline and explain your situation (you'll have to get the right person!)maybe they could arrange for you to visit a time or two beforehand. I know the unknown is the scariest for my son. Maybe they even have a video that they use for training their personel---you never know! I would be very interested in what you find out, because one of these days I may be in the same situation. I know that Disney World has a whole thing on accomodating people/kids with special needs. Good luck, Laurie --- Debbie Ranallo <Corkwood@...> wrote: > I've taken my now 6 year old PDD son on several > trips. The last one was to California and it was > the easiest because we had taken the portable DVD. > My son's ear's are sensitive so we brought ear plugs > which also were a help. Bring your own drinks so > they can drink when taking off and landing. > Another big hit was little flashlights, they enjoyed > shining them. Maybe you could take a trip to the > airport and watch the planes take off. > > Debbie > melissa dlugolinski <mads3gs@...> wrote: > Hello group, my name is and I first want > to say that this group gives me so much great info. > I've learned so much from all of you. > Here's a topic I don't recall ever hearing about. > My family will be taking a vacation this June to > Arizona to visit family. My 5 yo daughter (PDD) as > well as my 3yo twins have never been on a plane. > I've been asking around on ways to prepare her for > this and was wondering if anyone could share their > experiences and give any advice besides " I'm Crazy " > to help this go as smoothly as possible. > I've heard about the gum chewing (she wont chew > gum) and I'm planning on buying a portable DVD > player to take. I'd like to take pictures of the > airport/plane but I dont know if United allows any > of this. I think a social story would help. Any > other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > Thanks, > > --------------------------------- > > Use Photomail to share photos without annoying > attachments. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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