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Mike M. Recipient

Sporting Events

Wed, 12/04/2019 - 10:11PM

How do you handle sporting events with a metal detector?  I wouldn’t expect the attendants to know anything about LVADs or to be amenable to a letter about LVADs.  Thoughts or experiences?

Many thanks.

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Garicke R.

Mon, 12/09/2019 - 10:47AM
it is really no big deal. No letter needed. Normally is just a hand wand and you show your equipment and all good. I have done college and pro sporting events and no issue.
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Bruce G.

Mon, 12/09/2019 - 3:06PM

Easier than TSA!

Just tell them you have a heart pump and need special screening.  Have always been treated very kindly and respectfully.  Enjoy!!

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Donna B.

Mon, 12/09/2019 - 4:00PM

Has been a piece of cake for me.  Just tell them you have a medical device and they very graciously let you through.

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Meghan C.

Mon, 12/16/2019 - 1:34PM

As everyone else said, just let them know about the lvad and people are usually good about it. We go to the Raven's games alot and they even have a medical assistant entrance you can go through and i know the Eagles have it as well! It doesn't hurt to look at the arena you plan on attending to see if they have a special entrance as well!