Has anyone with the band gone on a flight since they have been banded? Does the metal backing of the port (it is there so that they can see the port on xray) set off the detector? Do things feel wierd with air pressure (I guess scuba divers could answer this as well)? Lastly since I have previously had knee issues and worry i could have more later on, has anyone had an MRI? I was thinking that with the metal MRIs are ruled out.

PCGUMSHOE is correct. The metal detectors at the airports are usually not set high enough to detect the port. If by chance it should, explain to the TSA person what you had done. Yes, they will put you in secondary screening, (using the wand). And yes you can request to be taken in private, versus being screened in public. Just plan for the extra time and don't get huffy with them. Remember they are there for your protection (I don't think any of us want another 9/11), and causing a scene can cause you to be delayed longer. PC is correct that TSA does not have arrest authority, but they do have the authority to detain you till someone like me (airport police) show up and find out the problem. This delay could take long enough to cause you to miss your flight.

I has replied earlier that my DH and I have gone thru the airport many times with no problems, but...... today he left for a business trip and of all things, wouldn't you know it, his port set off the metal detector, the only thing that helped get him thru I guess was that the screener could feel the port thru the skin. My DH did offer to take his shirt off it it would help, but they said it was OK, go figure??????

Actually I've just been approved for my banding Jan 21st and while discussing the procedure with my surgeon, he said I would get a card with something about a surgical implant for the metal detectors at airports