Guest guest Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Jon, continue to take LDN between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m., no matter where you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 , As said, knowing that there is a small chance that you could trigger an alarm will have you nervous....but all they will do is take you aside for an extra wanding. If you still dont clear you will just tell them that you have spinal implants. If you were to be taken to a room for exam it would be obvious from your scarring that your story is true. By the way..I have similar implants and have traveled in and out of Boston, NYC and the larger airports of Europe and have never set off an alarm...so I think that is not all that likely. You will just deal with is if you have to. I have heard that TSA can not accept the card anymore....because any terrorist could make one up if they wanted...so if they have the sensitivity way up (which they do as the alert levels change)worst case, you just let them ask the questions they want. Your bigger challenges will be lifting bags up...onto the screening belt and overhead bins. Also...make sure you wear shoes that you can slide off and on easily as there often is not a convenient seat near where you have to take them off. I also have found certain seats to be uncomfortable...the ones that have lots of lordosis in them are the worst...and since most domestic flights do not have pillows you will have to improvise. Wear a coat or sweater that you can roll up into a mini-cushion for yourself...or travel with one in your carry on bag. Walking during the flight will help...but your flight will hopefully be less than 3 hours...so although you will be stiff, I bet you will be fine! If you put your stimulator in your checked luggage you should be fine...if its in a carry on bag I would expect some questions...although ultimately you will probably get it through fine. As always..the main thing to do is leave yourself plenty of time at the airports. You will have a great time. Looking forward to hearing how much fun you had. Take Care, Cam > > , > > While I don't travel often, out of the 8 or so flights I've done, and political rallies( yes they have metal detectors) I've only set them off once, right after the shoe bomber guy, and the security level was high. My doc and I believe others supply patients with cards saying they have surgically implanted medical devices, mines plastic, and I have it ready along with my boarding pass and ID. They will still separate you and wand you, so allow extra time in case you set things off, I do. When making reservations you can state you are disabled, and disabled people are usually allowed to board in the first round, with parents of small children, and first class, just let the gate agent know. I've found the airlines to be great, and very helpful. > > One thing I have found thats problemsome with flying, is headrests that jet out. I've found that AIRBUS planes tend to have these types of headrests, so blankets and pillows will be needed to get comfortable. Some booking sites state the type of plane, so I avoid airbus flights if I can. > > I didn't have a stimulator, but if it's in checked bagage they may open the bag to look at it, if they do you'll find a paper stating they looked into your bag when you open it. My husband travels a lot for work and takes tools and computer parts, they always open his bags to check out the cables, and he finds the note afterward. > > I'd get up and walk a bit during the flight if possible. Take a pre med to keep you comfortable, even those who aren't like us get sore from those awful seats. > > Enjoy the beach and the sun, wish I was going with you, it's in the high teens here, snow and ice galore, so get some sun for me! > > > Colorado Springs > > [ ] Travel question > > > > Hi i have a few questions about flying and traveling 4 months postop. I am taking a direct flight from Providence to Tampa Florida to visit my parents for a week in March. My sister is flying with me. I am worried about a couple of things. Will that metal detecter go off when i go through it?? Should i bring anything incase it does..ie xrays.. note.. Also i will be traveling with my brace..Do you think i will be able to board early.. Any trouble traveling with my bone stimulater. I plan to pack it in my regular suitcase that will be checked in. Oh and sitting for long is still not comfortable..any ideas.. I was not going to go but i could really use a change of scenery and the beach and warm pool just sounds great. I am not taking any pain meds so i don't want to take any for the flight. I am just worried about the wait at the airport..and the seating on the flight. My sister can help me with luggage and putting on shoes and such. Any input would be great. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 , When I was 4 months I flew to Florida for a wedding & also was there 2 weeks ago. I didn't have any problems. The trick is to take advantage of the services the airlines have available for us. You certainly have earned it! When I get to the airport I ask for wheelchair assistance at checkin & you may need to alert them that you'll need early boarding. You don't have to show any paperwork or explain anything. When the wheelchair comes they pile our carryon luggage on my lap & off we go. The porter knows the way around the airport, including interesting shortcuts! Usually they take you to the head of the security checkin line. You stay put while they take your shoes, jacket, purse etc. & put it in a bin to go through the scanner. I just tell the attendant that I have implants & they take me around the walk-through scanner have a female attendant either wand you or do a hand pat. Then they help put your shoes back on & off you go to the gate. They will sit you close to the boarding door. When they're ready to start boarding they will wheel you down, usually first, to the door of the plane. Then you go in & either pick your seat or take the one assigned. (If you can get the bulkhead seats they have more legroom.) During the flight stand up if you need to -- I would stand in the aisle by my seat. I didn't want to walk around too much in case there was a lurch or something.) During the flight have your flight attendant check to make sure there's a wheel chair waiting for you when you land. It will be waiting right outside the plane door-- hop on & away you go to baggage claim. (with a stop at the ladies' room if you need it; usually they will ask you) The porter will wait with you till your bags arrive, you get a rental car, whatever. The porter is grateful for a tip & I'm grateful for the assistance. Everyone has been super-nice to me & my husband. This way you don;t have to worry about anything-- about possibly twisting & hurting yourself, about walking fast enough, about standing in lines about handling your carryons, or anything. I had to really swallow my pride to ask for a wheelchair the first time but I was over that in a big hurry! Don't worry about setting off alarms. Don't wear jewelry or a belt if you don't have to-- that's just more to hassle with taking them off & on at the scanner. Have a wonderful trip! Hope it's warm. Dorcas St. Louis -----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of redmarmieSent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 8:16 AM Subject: [ ] Re: Travel question ,I have a card from Glazer's office that is in my wallet that defines the surgery, just in case I set off a metal detector. C> >> > ,> > > > While I don't travel often, out of the 8 or so flights I've done, and political rallies( yes they have metal detectors) I've only set them off once, right after the shoe bomber guy, and the security level was high. My doc and I believe others supply patients with cards saying they have surgically implanted medical devices, mines plastic, and I have it ready along with my boarding pass and ID. They will still separate you and wand you, so allow extra time in case you set things off, I do. When making reservations you can state you are disabled, and disabled people are usually allowed to board in the first round, with parents of small children, and first class, just let the gate agent know. I've found the airlines to be great, and very helpful.> > > > One thing I have found thats problemsome with flying, is headrests that jet out. I've found that AIRBUS planes tend to have these types of headrests, so blankets and pillows will be needed to get comfortable. Some booking sites state the type of plane, so I avoid airbus flights if I can.> > > > I didn't have a stimulator, but if it's in checked bagage they may open the bag to look at it, if they do you'll find a paper stating they looked into your bag when you open it. My husband travels a lot for work and takes tools and computer parts, they always open his bags to check out the cables, and he finds the note afterward.> > > > I'd get up and walk a bit during the flight if possible. Take a pre med to keep you comfortable, even those who aren't like us get sore from those awful seats.> > > > Enjoy the beach and the sun, wish I was going with you, it's in the high teens here, snow and ice galore, so get some sun for me!> > > > > > Colorado Springs> > > > [ ] Travel question> > > > > > > > Hi i have a few questions about flying and traveling 4 months postop. I am taking a direct flight from Providence to Tampa Florida to visit my parents for a week in March. My sister is flying with me. I am worried about a couple of things. Will that metal detecter go off when i go through it?? Should i bring anything incase it does..ie xrays.. note.. Also i will be traveling with my brace..Do you think i will be able to board early.. Any trouble traveling with my bone stimulater. I plan to pack it in my regular suitcase that will be checked in. Oh and sitting for long is still not comfortable..any ideas.. I was not going to go but i could really use a change of scenery and the beach and warm pool just sounds great. I am not taking any pain meds so i don't want to take any for the flight. I am just worried about the wait at the airport..and the seating on the flight. My sister can help me with luggage and putting on shoes and such. Any input would be great.> > > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 , You can call the airline (or go online-- there's usually a place where you can indicate that you'll need assistance. When you get to check-in at the airport, tell the agent you need a wheelchair & they'll call for one. It may take 10 minutes or so for one to come. Your sister gets whisked around with you, which is another big benefit!. You can put her carryons on your lap, too, so she doesn't have to lug them. Often my husband gets to come through security with me, but if he can't, he'll just meet me at the gate. Your sister will be able to board with you. Make sure the agent at the gate puts in the computer that you'll need assistance at the other end. A couple of weeks ago, coming back from Florida, we had to change planes in Dallas with only 39 minutes between flights, and we were late arriving. The wheelchair met me at the plane door & rushed us to the tram & over to the right gate. I know we'd have missed the flight if we'd been trying to figure out where to go on our own. so that was an added benefit of using the service. I'm glad D mentioned the aisle seats-- I forgot that. It's important. Another thing-- once you get to the gate, if you're supposed to be doing a lot of walking, the concourse is a great place to walk while you wait for the plane. Just make sure your sister guards your wheelchair so it doesn't disappear! Have a wonderful time!! Dorcas -----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:52 AM Subject: [ ] Re: Travel question Thanks for all of the great advice. I will definately look into the wheelchair service and the early boarding. Do i need to call the airline ahead of time? And will my sister who is traveling with me get to early board with me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 , My Brother and I flew out to California for a funeral, and met up in the Sacramento airport. He had rented a car, with a coupon, and the coupon provided a econo box car, he told them I was disabled and no way could he get me in and out of such a car given my very messed up back, and they gave him a midsize very well appointed car for the same price. Sometimes it pays to have a bad back! [ ] Re: Travel question Thanks for all of the great advice. I will definately look into the wheelchair service and the early boarding. Do i need to call the airline ahead of time? And will my sister who is traveling with me get to early board with me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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