ray98 Posted January 10, 2018 #51 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Why....because the next guy who is concealing some sort of weapon that sets off the detector will just go "I have a replacement knee" and walk through if it isn't verified. Try being logical instead of so emotional about everything....you will find there will be fewer things to 'outrage' over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wms99 Posted January 10, 2018 #52 Share Posted January 10, 2018 My wife has a pacemaker and gets patted down instead of scanned. She even has a card from DHS. The pat down is a small thing compared to the great week on the other side of that security station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunCruiseDreamer Posted January 10, 2018 #53 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I am the OP - I called my orthopedic surgeon's office yesterday to ask if they could provide me with a letter or certificate stating I have artificial knees that will set off the metal detector. She said they could, but it wouldn't do any good. They are required by law to do the pat down. I guess then you will need to just change your mindset. While it is no fun, it is a way of life for you and either you look at it as just one of the aspects of cruising and accept it, or not cruise. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanne217 Posted January 10, 2018 #54 Share Posted January 10, 2018 We are more concerned about security lapses when the metal detector does not pick up my wife's metal knees. Sent from my iPad using Forums Agreed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosaic_mom Posted January 10, 2018 #55 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I am in the same position because I wear a medical device. The first few times they pat you down it feels intrusive and embarrassing. You will get used to it. Don’t worry. Better to be safe than sorry. Just keep thinking how much fun is ahead after that pat down. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eileenfa Posted January 10, 2018 #56 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I’m in a wheelchair, so I’m pat down every where. I got over it. It’s embarrassing for them also. They rather not do it. Faster you cooperate the faster you can leave. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted January 10, 2018 #57 Share Posted January 10, 2018 A few years ago two Russian planes were brought down and all aboard were killed. The cause? An elderly Russian woman in each plane with a bomb in a radio. The world has paid the price ever since with increased and very necessary security measures. I get wanded and patted down at airports, cruise ship terminals and NFL stadiums. And I’m grateful for it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjohiocruiser214 Posted January 11, 2018 #58 Share Posted January 11, 2018 My mother has two artificial knees and she gets the pat down every time. She joking refers to it as her pre cruise massage lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MURCOTT Posted January 11, 2018 #59 Share Posted January 11, 2018 My mother has two artificial knees and she gets the pat down every time. She joking refers to it as her pre cruise massage lol Good one...I'm going to use that! ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp29488 Posted January 11, 2018 #60 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Does the detector go off each time you get on the ship at the ports? I'm going to need a knee replacement and we cruise alot. Trying to prepare. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMUNK Posted January 11, 2018 #61 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Plates from knee to mid tibia. Same thing. Get over it. Shorts, they look, slacks, pat down. Live with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyjr88 Posted January 12, 2018 #62 Share Posted January 12, 2018 If a pat down was causing med pain, I would demand the agent stop and get someone else. I can't even imagine though how they could make it painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted January 12, 2018 #63 Share Posted January 12, 2018 If a pat down was causing med pain, I would demand the agent stop and get someone else. I can't even imagine though how they could make it painful. Imagine yourself with male anatomy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyjr88 Posted January 12, 2018 #64 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Imagine yourself with male anatomy. Ahhh. Just another reason to be thankful in a girl. 😂 Regardless though, if an agent is causing pain, they need to be corrected. That's really inexcusable imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted January 13, 2018 #65 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Better safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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