Plus Size Blogger's BoobsInvite Terror Threat Mishap

Fat people have problems that others wouldn't imagine. A recent trip to New Orleans found me the subject of a round of  "pat-down" searches that made me miss a plane connection. A problematic under wire on my 44D bra (photo at left) tripped the sensor at the security gate, and a subsequent round of patty cakes with the security sentries missed hardly an inch of this rotund torso. I'm presently booking a flight to San Francisco for the annual The National Assn. of REALTORS^®  convention. This time I'm opting for a row-of-small-clasps-at-the-front support model (photo at right), hoping that a reduction in metal alloy will grant quicker access to air transport. My other option is to forego the bra altogether. That may be the ticket. Advice from other plus-size women with similar dilemmas is welcome. The Transportation Security Administration has lots of good tips about travel, but avoids the metal uplift issue altogether.

Comments

[Ellen]

How awful!
I hate underwires. The second choice seems like it will work. Don't invest in a lot of expensive bras now because as you lose pounds your size will change. :)
Ellen

[The Lady]

Since 2003, I haven't been able get through an airport without the "patty cake" because of my artificial hip.
Sometimes I just want to drop trou and show 'em the scar!
As for going braless - there's always duct tape...

[Heather]

Why not just wear a comfortable swim suit? that's what i do when I work out... they're great, holds in bulges and holds up boobs without the discomfort of some bras.

[Wynne Achatz]

This is too much. The airlines need to take heart. Who would have thought nature's gift would cause so many problems?

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There is obviously a lot to know about this. I think you made some good points in Features also.