Flight: Economy vs First Class Post Op

[Leesey 21]

Hi Guys. The seats on planes barely fit my big butt as it is. To go to surgery i do not mind being uncomfortable, but should I just go ahead and plan to fly post op on first class? I weigh 410 pounds currently and I am 6 feet and 2 inches tall. Anyone who flew to have their surgery please advise.

[AutumnLily 77]

If you can afford it then I would say First Class. I on the other hand can barely afford the economy flight so that is the way I will be going.

I always choose comfort if I can.

Lily

[onikenbai 33]

If you contact the airline and explain that you are booking for medical reasons you may be able to sweet talk them into upgrading you for reduced cost. Otherwise, I say suck it up and pay for first class. You have to think of your seat neigbour too... you will be somewhat fragile at that time and your neighbour may unintentionally bang you with an elbow or something because you're all crammed in so tightly. I know I would be kind of uncomfortable if I got on a flight to find out my seat mate just had major surgery. I would be nervous the whole flight about hurting them.

[MlkPas 5]

I agree. You're not going to feel all that great, and if you can afford it the first-class seat will be about a million times better all around!