No one likes the middle seat on airlines. However, for years I have watched people eye me with disdain for fear that I will be the person in the middle seat next to them. In many ways I do feel for them, when a guy pushing 400 lbs, looks at them and says, sorry dude, that seat is me. They know this is going to be an uncomfortable flight for everyone. I remember so many times walking down the isle of coach seating seeing people praying that I walked past them, I could hear the expulsion of the breath they were holding when they saw me coming and then move past them. As I said I don’t always blame them, some days I did, it pissed me off, and it was a bit humiliating at the same time.

As I got on the plane last night, I thought about Southwest Airlines and them asking people to buy two tickets or kicking people off for taking up to much room. However, on my most recent flight I got stuck in the middle seat and while it will never be comfortable, it was far more manageable. I did not get kicked of the plane and it was not a CNN story for which I am very grateful. Much like going to the dentist, the middle seat will never be fun, but it is significantly easier.

Only going to get better as you continue! :biggrin:

That will be a sweet day when it doesn't matter where you sit. Good luck!

having just come home from my first flight after being banded, I can tell you that I so understand how you feel! I was so happy to have the seatbelt buckle and not cut into my thighs....and to have some room to pull the belt tighter and to not overhang into the seats next to me....it was an amazing flight. well, flights. to and from, and a couple of change overs just for good measure.

keep up the good work!

I am flying in April. I was nervous about it but now with the band I know it will be manageable. Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy your blogs.