Hi All!!

jackie i am shocked that they gave you problems at security i would have thought off all places they would know what to do!! i was advised by my rep even people with hip replacements cannot go through these machines so what do they do to those people!!

Well all has turned out fine for me except i have yet to pack !

The rep contacted the airline for me as this morning as it was looking like my unit and me were not going to be allowed near the plane!!

Anyway this afternoon they confirmed i could fly and have my devise turned on and all airlines i am flying with have being notified so i will not have to go through this on my return! I am allowed to have my devise on but i am not allowed to charge up on the plane so will have to find a way to do this or shut myself down for an hour or two. If my machine is switched off it takes a few hours for the therapy to wear off so i should be fine.

please do not worry Mark, we had know idea what a can of worms we were opening!! but we live and learn and as my rep says less is more with these guys!

and now i have one last question after reading jackieys post the remote control can be scanned but can the power unit that charges us up be scanned? if you dont know the answer i will email the rep in the morning.

When i come back from the usa i will be another year older although i think the last few days have added a few grey hairs!! i will send you guys a post from the usa to let you all know i managed to survive this trip and i promise all will run smoothly from here on out!!

Or even in your additional carryon for the overhead. Remember not to stretch to put it up in the overhead..... ask someone else to assist you.

If you charging unit was anything like mine, from Boston Scientific, it would consist of a cradle and a battery unit with a control and light on it, not to different from having an extra laptop computer battery and cord...... so if it is in the bag, then it should scan well. If you have to place it in the trays by itself for the security folks to have a look see, then so be it; however it is just a battery and charging cradle with wire that runs to a plug.

OH, ANOTHER THING last I remembered, wiring was different as between this side of the pond and yours, so you could need a converter plug in case they fitted your unit with an Irish standard plug wire for connecting to the wall outlet....... Years ago, I studied in the continent [stood on Irish soil for a while as they refueled the aircraft] and had to take along a converter for my electrical plug as U.S. standard was said not to fit Euro standards of the time. I have no idea whether that is still an issue, but thought to bring it up.

Maybe I better stop stirring the pot......
Nuff said,
Z
Mark56

Mark! You do NOT 'stir the pot' !!

You a FULL of wonderful wisdom! Very much so! And very much appreciated!
When we all put our heads together, it really makes for a good team effort in working thru these issues!

We value EVERYTHING you share! It's wonderful to have several different viewpoints coming in from different angles!

Rae

Jenna yes ur controller can also go through along with your charger. My rep had told me this before. The only thing not allowed is yourself !! I'm sure all will be fine. I was thinking that maybe you wouldn't need to recharge anyway on the plane if you recharge fully before going. Doesn't your unit last almost a day. How long is your trip? Good luck with the packing.

Jackie

Mark

I love u and all the info you give me so Never stop!! yes we have different power but have sorted that part and have the right connections for it.

Thanks Rae and Jackiey also for all the info! Jackiey in flights its 23 hours and that does not include going to and from the airport so probably 4 hours on top of that !

now it 8am irish time so gone to pack !! see you all from the other side of the pond where i will write all my messages with a USA accent!!

love to all!!

PS sorry for all the stupid questions guess i am stressed out!!

No such thing as a 'stupid question' !
How is that saying.......the only 'stupid' question is the one never asked!!

Besides, you probably do feel unique to the rest of us....and that's cuz you ARE! Your Nevro unit is still in the 'experimental phase' here in the states....according to the website (unless it is an outdated webpage)...the one Mark provided......

You are blazing a new trail, so you've got more hanging on your shoulders....and I'm sure I'd be asking all these Q's too!

......wonder if you'll read this post here in the USofA....or in flight......or last minute from Ireland - How excited I am for you!
Everything will work out just fine! Now's the time to zero in on your plans and this much-needed vacation you are embarking upon!

All airports make me nervous - much less going on a transcontinental one with a new implant! You've done a wonderful job of seeing to it that all the bases are covered.

Anxious to hear an update!

Rae

Jenna- your questions have all be right on target and NONE have smacked of stupidity.... NEVER!! This is a place of, among other things, learning! Rae is so right!

Here are the only stupid questions I know, courtesy of actual queries by lawyers in hearings:

1. Now, these stairs that went down to the basement; did they go up also?

2. Obtaining testimony of a coroner - Now, the deceased was lying on your table as you performed the autopsy. Was he dead at that time?

And there are so many more from the pages of court files the world over.

Enjoy your fantastic trip!!
Prayin all goes well,
ZZ Mark56