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Today's TSA experience

cavediver
cavediver CSN Member Posts: 607
in Breast Cancer #1
just cleared security in Tampa....scan AND followed up with pat down! I must look radical today.....short spikey hairdo and all! I mentioned I had a prosthesis, and agent knodded yes, your hand. (I was wearing my compression glove) I said no, right breast. No reaction.......very polite and professional......scan took seconds, and pat down was only of shoulders, back hand over chest, and waist!!!! All very interesting and not the horror stories we heard of originally. Hope all TSA agents are as courteous, well trained, and professional as the ones I have encountered last trip and this one so far. Now....off to Miami, then connecting flight to Mexico! Hugs to all.......and don't be afraid to travel when you can. Hugs
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  • cavediver
    cavediver CSN Member Posts: 607
    #2
    P.S.
    the lymph pump et al in the carry ons did not raise questions this trip....did not even have to open the bag!
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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #3
    good to hear...
    May all the workers be so kind and professional...!
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  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom CSN Member Posts: 2,413
    #4
    Thanks for sharing, and for
    Thanks for sharing, and for inspiring us. Have a wonderful time.
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  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 CSN Member Posts: 2,570
    #5
    What a great adventure.
    What a great adventure. Happy travels to you. xoxoxox Lynn
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  • missrenee
    missrenee CSN Member Posts: 2,136 Member
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    lynn1950 said:

    What a great adventure.
    What a great adventure. Happy travels to you. xoxoxox Lynn

    Off you go!
    Time for rest, relaxation, fun, and maybe a Marguerita or two!

    Hugs, Renee
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  • KathiM
    KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #7
    I went thru the scan....
    and then they patted down my boots....lol! (In Western Europe, taking off your shoes automatically is not required...)

    Dutch hugs, Kathi
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  • DebbyM
    DebbyM CSN Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #8
    missrenee said:

    Off you go!
    Time for rest, relaxation, fun, and maybe a Marguerita or two!

    Hugs, Renee

    So glad you had a good
    So glad you had a good experience. I think most do, you just don't hear about them.

    Have fun!
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  • jnl
    jnl CSN Member Posts: 3,869 Member
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    Gabe N Abby Mom said:

    Thanks for sharing, and for
    Thanks for sharing, and for inspiring us. Have a wonderful time.

    Thanks for letting us know!
    Thanks for letting us know! Travel here I come! LOL


    Leeza
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  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 CSN Member Posts: 2,631
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    Cavediver
    glad the TSA experience was ok. I haven't flown since my surgery but I'm used to pat downs because I have metal body parts already. I'm hoping the next time I fly I too won't have issues with TSA. Enjoy Mexico!
    {{hugs}} Char
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