Angela_Lawson
11-23-2010, 08:57 PM
Ok, several years ago I was able to attend Imaging in Tampa, but we drove, so that my husband and son could hang out with "Nana and Papa" while I attended the conference. And that was the last major trip that we have taken.
So, now we have been able to work it out to all fly to San Antonio, as I have a cousin in the military who is stationed there, that we are staying with. However, I am the only one of the 3 of us that has never flown anywhere, EVER! And to top it all off, I have some medical issues that I know will end up with me being pulled to the side for "the pat down" that we are all hearing about. I have a large metal cage in my back, and a metal plate in my foot, and have to wear a back brace. I am also diabetic and will have to carry my insulin and needles, as well as probably having an insulin pump at that point. I'm also going to have to take my c-pap machine as a carry-on, so it doesn't get lost in luggage. (We will have 1 layover). Oh, and what about medication? I'm on a handful of prescription medication, on of which is a narcotic that I have to keep with me, as I'm in the process of weening myself off of it. How do I handle carrying medication that I have to keep on my person?
My questions are to those of you who fly regularly, and/or have flown with medical issues such as these. How have you all been handling all the new TSA stuff going on? Do any of you have to travel with any these types of things, and how has it been handled? I can deal with the x-ray machine, since there is only one or two strangers who will be seeing the images. But since I will set off the metal detectors with my back hardware, I know that I will get a pat down as well. If I have a new insulin pump, will they make me detach it? And how do I handle having to travel with my insulin and needles on the plane? (I have to have them with me, as well as my glucogon in case of extremely low blood sugar). I guess I'm just worried that my husband and son will fly thru the stop point and I will be held up because of the health issues.
Also, since this is probably the only time I will ever make it to San Antonio, I really want to bring a camera with me (my d300, not the d3), and have a reasonable telephoto for it. I'm going to bring that as a carry on, as well, but should I keep it really simple (camera body, lens, and one SB600, batteries, and cards)? I've decided to leave the laptop home, as it's much to big to haul around (an older 17").
Basically, I would like as much help in preparing for this trip as possible. Anyone who has been there before...what is the weather typically like for this time of year? (My cousin just moved there this month, so she really isn't familiar enough with the weather yet). Should I be packing shorts and short sleeves, or pants and short sleeves, or will it be chilly? Remember, I'm coming from Michigan, so if it's in the 50's and 60's, that shorts weather to me. :D
Sorry about such a long post...just want to get my ducks in a row.
BTW, I haven't booked our flights yet...anyone know if there will be any upcoming discounts or should I do it now before prices go up again. (Should have done it last week, as the tickets went up $40 each). :mad:
So, now we have been able to work it out to all fly to San Antonio, as I have a cousin in the military who is stationed there, that we are staying with. However, I am the only one of the 3 of us that has never flown anywhere, EVER! And to top it all off, I have some medical issues that I know will end up with me being pulled to the side for "the pat down" that we are all hearing about. I have a large metal cage in my back, and a metal plate in my foot, and have to wear a back brace. I am also diabetic and will have to carry my insulin and needles, as well as probably having an insulin pump at that point. I'm also going to have to take my c-pap machine as a carry-on, so it doesn't get lost in luggage. (We will have 1 layover). Oh, and what about medication? I'm on a handful of prescription medication, on of which is a narcotic that I have to keep with me, as I'm in the process of weening myself off of it. How do I handle carrying medication that I have to keep on my person?
My questions are to those of you who fly regularly, and/or have flown with medical issues such as these. How have you all been handling all the new TSA stuff going on? Do any of you have to travel with any these types of things, and how has it been handled? I can deal with the x-ray machine, since there is only one or two strangers who will be seeing the images. But since I will set off the metal detectors with my back hardware, I know that I will get a pat down as well. If I have a new insulin pump, will they make me detach it? And how do I handle having to travel with my insulin and needles on the plane? (I have to have them with me, as well as my glucogon in case of extremely low blood sugar). I guess I'm just worried that my husband and son will fly thru the stop point and I will be held up because of the health issues.
Also, since this is probably the only time I will ever make it to San Antonio, I really want to bring a camera with me (my d300, not the d3), and have a reasonable telephoto for it. I'm going to bring that as a carry on, as well, but should I keep it really simple (camera body, lens, and one SB600, batteries, and cards)? I've decided to leave the laptop home, as it's much to big to haul around (an older 17").
Basically, I would like as much help in preparing for this trip as possible. Anyone who has been there before...what is the weather typically like for this time of year? (My cousin just moved there this month, so she really isn't familiar enough with the weather yet). Should I be packing shorts and short sleeves, or pants and short sleeves, or will it be chilly? Remember, I'm coming from Michigan, so if it's in the 50's and 60's, that shorts weather to me. :D
Sorry about such a long post...just want to get my ducks in a row.
BTW, I haven't booked our flights yet...anyone know if there will be any upcoming discounts or should I do it now before prices go up again. (Should have done it last week, as the tickets went up $40 each). :mad: