On leaving Newcastle (UK) airport this morning i managed to set off the alarms again. It was quite entertaining for the staff to scan my shoulders using the portable scanner as the sound it made was quite musical 😀
Airport
15 Saturday Sep 2018
Posted in Medical Procedures
Total Shoulder Replacement 
Suzanne said:
Planning bilateral shoulder replacements. My husband bought your book for me. It’s great. Many helpful tips and a realistic view of the ups and downs. How are your shoulders now? Do you carry a card for metal detector issues?
Me said:
I now have excellent range of movement in both shoulders however I do suffer discomfort from time to time, mostly in the left which was the first one I had done and I tore the rotor cuff tendon after four weeks and needed an emergency repair. I find certain weather effects my joint pain but nowhere near as bad as pre surgery. I don’t have a card for metal detector issues, the airports would still need to scan anyway. Good luck with your op and if you have any more questions just let me know.
Lorna said:
Haha you must expect it now. I can just imagine people behind you in the queue.
Pauline Lethbridge-carr said:
great fun, when returning from Crete couple years ago set all alarms off (nothing at Gatwick) two hips and one shoulder!!! 84 year old would be terrorist!!! had second total shoulder replacement 9th Dec 21, no pain first time in two years NHS best in world, anyone worried about surgery if you are elderly, don’t be, everyone so kind and not treated like old fart.
Pauline Lethbridge-Carr