Getting on Plane this Sunday

[Lia M 46]

Well, I had my surgery in April, and I've just been losing slowly. I'm losing, but I'm definitely not one of these folks that it's falling from. I've made myself almost ill with the idea of the plane. I've actually been on a plane when I was bigger, but even at the size and weight I am now. I know I'm pushing limits. I think I've spent over $200 bucks in "shapers" seeing if I can pull myself in an inch or two. I have my own extender........but this is for work so I will be mortified and looked down upon if for some reason they don't let me fly and I miss this meeting Monday morning. I was even willing to purchase a second seat on my own dime, but they were sold out! First class would be 3k to upgrade.

I am looking forward to the day, though the way I have been feeling, not sure that day will EVER come. That I won't worry anymore. I just wish it would have been going faster, but apparently my body is going to do what it wants to do.

It's funny how so many things really mentally mess with you. "Will this chair hold me?", "Will I fit into a booth?"...........

[Catherine707 253]

At under 300 pounds you shouldn't need to worry that they won't let you fly or will require a second seat. You are making great progress and your internal mental image may not be in synch with your new trimmer body. I'm sure everything will go smoothly and you will be pleasantly surprised at how much you have changed since the last time you flew! Keep up the good work and be prepared for a NSV when you realize how much easier it is to travel at less than 300 pounds!

I am flying for the first time post surgery on 9/29 and am hoping I won't need the extender this time! We have to embrace and rejoice in the little victories along the path to a healthy body!

[ratkins 5]

You will be fine. I am about the same size and able to fit. If you already have a seatbelt extender even better. I have just gotten in the habit of asking for one as I board so I dont have to flag someone down later. If you can get a window seat it may be better because you can kinda lean into to window. Maybe at check in you can ask how crowded it is and if there is a seat without someone next to you. Relax. it will all work out and congrats on your loss so far.