Okay so my mother lives in another state and she always suggest the plane for me to come. I told her I was planning to come to her, after my surgery so that she can help me with my process. I made up an excuse of why I don't want to ride the airplane. I said because I was scared, which has been my lie for years. The real reason is because I can't fit comfortably in the seat, and the person next to me always gets up quickly when there is a seat available..that hurts so bad, I've cried on a flight before because I had to ask for an extended belt. And I lied about not liking roller coasters....I love them...but a few years ago when I went to Bush Gardens after standing in that long ass line in the hot freaking sun....i couldn't fit in the seat. Everyone watched me get up and walk away. I cried then too. I was so embarrassed. I'm ready to enjoy my life. If you can relate, or have related please add a comment. Thanks. :thumbup:

I could not fit in a ride seat so my children and husband went without me. I had to walk across and wait for them. It was so unpleasant. I cried on the inside cuz I did not want my children to see me in pain. Good luck on your journey. Mine has been amazing. I was banded June 29 2009 almost one year coming up. I have lost and never to return 97 pounds as of the past four weeks. I have not lost any more yet. I would love to lose 100 pounds and I will be happier. I am very HAPPY do not misunderstand, how could I not be happy I am in a size 14 down from 24 plus on a good day. Keep blogging and Best wishes on your journey. imaluckydog

We've all been there.... that's why we're here. Now it's time to take those negative experiences and turn them into a positive by using them as fuel to do great! Let the next time you're crying be tears of joy because you have extra room in the seat!

Girl.... I know all about those things way way too well. I am miserable on a plane and I also "don't" like rollar coasters for the same reason. I havent had the surgery yet...i am still jumping thru all of the hoops with the insurance company.... but this site is great...there are a whole lot of people with so much positive energy and positive words. I have learned so much from here and I have been so empowered by the fact that here...you will never be judged...cause we are all fighting the same fight. Good luck to you girly.

I could not fit in a ride seat so my children and husband went without me. I had to walk across and wait for them. It was so unpleasant. I cried on the inside cuz I did not want my children to see me in pain. Good luck on your journey. Mine has been amazing. I was banded June 29 2009 almost one year coming up. I have lost and never to return 97 pounds as of the past four weeks. I have not lost any more yet. I would love to lose 100 pounds and I will be happier. I am very HAPPY do not misunderstand, how could I not be happy I am in a size 14 down from 24 plus on a good day. Keep blogging and Best wishes on your journey. imaluckydog

THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT :thumbup: AND YOU GOOOOO GIRL LOL

thanks guys so much :thumbup:

Use those experiences as fuel to move towards your goals. My goal is to shock the hell out of my ex husband who was the biggest w....r in the world to me. He used to oink at me when we were eating. He'd make fun of me in front of my friends, he'd tell me I was sexualy repulsive. I even found a condom in his pocket when i was 8 and a half months pregnant. I left him and he's now married to a size 0 woman who has as much personality as a knat! So, one day when I've lost all of my weight, i'm going to show him just what he missed out on! I'm done crying tears for myself, now I'm taking back my conrol and using those experiences to empower me! I will never feel the way he made me feel again! You have the power in your life sweetie, you just gotta learn to own it ;o)

Being large sure has hampered my life some the past few years. I have not talked about it to anyone, but now I can relate and will share my thoughts. I was in the military and my last few years was trying as I had a vigorous exercise routine but was gaining weight. I was riding a bike for three hours a time, three times a week cross country. Anyway I finally retired and for the next few years I just laid back and relaxed and put on the #s. It took me 10 years to decide to change my life at 270 #s. The feelings I felt was loss of self esteem, did not want to go anywhere, had difficulty tying my shoes, and having to buy expensive tailored clothes. I rode a viking boat one year and when the bar was pulled close to my body, I could not breath, my circulation was cut off. After that I did not ride it again. As far as the airplane seats, I took a connecting flight once and had problems hooking the belt, yes I admit it. Now with my lapband in place i feel more confident, more energy, high self esteem, and feel great about dressing in nice fit clothing. Being a lapbander is FANTASTIC and I know the results will be achiebved. You will look great too, so just hang in there. I wish you much success.

Thanks so much for the motivation milly :thumbup: yeah show him he going to be crying like a baby