Anybody fly wrapped/TSA question

Sher, I think that would work just fine. I haven't done a fold-down donning method for several years, due to being bilateral, but I do remember "aiming" for the correct position right from the start rather than twisting. Hopefully other fold-down folks will be along to help with this. The other thing I remember quite clearly was having to turn my head away to avoid smacking myself in the jaw -- not real coordinated!
Binney

Thanks Binney! That seems to make more sense to me - to rather aim toward the correct position right from the start. 

I just spoke with someone at Solaris and another option at this point is to have the garment remade in  2 pieces so that the hand is made just like my Caresia glove with vertical channels.  With this option, I'm sure I'd be much happier with the glove part and another plus.....donning the sleeve with my Easy Slide.

If Solaris would put more photos out where we could clearly see the fingers, vertical or chevron channels and actual close up views, this kind of surprise wouldn't happen.  I see now that Solarismed.com describes which garments have vertical or chevron channels, but this wasn't on Lymphedemaproducts.  

Kira, I remember you saying your first Tribute was 2 pieces.  Was the glove made with vertical channels?

It's funny...my LE says that the chevrons are not really in the right direction...but it works at least on the breast. I kind of think my upper is getting a little better...but I am having some wrist issues.

I would be so surprised if the TSA made someone unwrap a bandage....I would think they would be scared of bleeding or getting sued or something.

My funniest TSA memory....the screener who said in all honesty....why does it smell like feet in here?

OMG....

Oh I did have a mean TSA lady take my $115 prescription eye drops and toss them in the trash!

YAY for TSA!!!!!  What is a neti pot?

Glad you are wrapped.  Enjoy!  Ohhh, so exciting to be meeting up with Binney!!

Oh, well, obviously then it's for washing sinues AND presents a security threat?  Who knew? :P

Kira, I don't know whether to be irritated on your behalf, or relieved, at the fact that they're hassling you over a Neti pot instead of your wrapped arm. 

One of my most interesting TSA experiences was on a flight out of somewhere in Texas.  This was before the new personal-screening rules were enacted last fall.  We had traveled to TX to meet our brand-new granddaughter, so I was heavily loaded with electronic gear -- including multiple sets of AA batteries, two battery chargers, and an adaptor for my cell phone.  I was carrying my digital camera separately, but all the rest of that stuff was packed in my carry-on bag.

The screener working the X-ray machine stopped the belt when my bag was inside the machine.  He stared at that screen for quite awhile, and then called someone else over to take a look.  They were pointing to the screen, and whispering to each other. After reaching some sort of agreement, they let the bag come out of the machine and called me over.

"You have some electronic gear in there, right?", the screener asked.  I said yes.  He continued, "Let's see -- that would be an adaptor, a battery charger, and, one... two... three sets of batteries?  But, there's something else with wires in there -- what would that be?"  Oh, that's another battery charger, I said.  I mumbled something about seeing my baby granddaughter, and needing to make sure I had enough batteries for the camera.

He and the other guy grinned and nodded to each other, as if they had been speculating about the unknown device and one of them had got it right.  "Do you mind if we take a look?"  Good grief -- of course not. 

They opened the bag and gently poked around, confirming everything they had seen on the screen.  I think they then asked if it was okay to swipe the zipper for explosives (or whatever), which of course came back negative; and they sent me on to my flight.

The whole experience was calm, professional, and kind of funny.  I had the impression that the two screeners were testing themselves, to see if they could accurately identify what they were seeing on the X-ray screen.  I was really impressed that they did so well, considering how weirdly I had packed the stuff.

Kira, I hope you're safely on your way by now.

otter

I've flown a number of times with my arm wrapped.  Every time they have been fine and just swabbed it for traces of explosives.  Most of the time they have been great and asked first if it would hurt if they swabbed the arm.  I think for the most part (disgruntled employees aside) it's easier to bandage at home and let them deal with it.  Worst they can do is ask you to take it off...

KIRA- I hope that today everything is running on time. Have a safe flight!

Kira, what a nice way to come home.  No problemos. 

Sweet peeping dreams.