I just returned from a week in California! It was a fun trip but the best part?

Fitting in an airplane seat! Without an extension! And extra room! And no embarrassment of spilling into the next chair! Being able to use the tray!

Plus...my band did NOT set off any alarms at either airport (O'Hare and San Diego). I didn't noticed any tightening.(Although I think I secretly was hoping too as an insurance policy.)

This, my dear LB brethren, has made it all worth it. And opened a new (travel) chapter in my life. Look out Rome! I have my eye on you next!

Well, well, well Mrs Clooney! Aren't you a hot shot?....he he....YES YOU ARE!

I enjoyed reading this! I have not had my surgery yet but scheduled for Aug/Sept and the last of Oct. I will be going to Rome. Join me?

I am extremely happy for you!!!!

How wonderful for you!

happy, happy, happy for you!! I know how hard it was when I went to Israel two years ago. I was so worried about an clot in my legs - in the air for 11 hours!!

I was so paranoid I couldn't sleep and the support stockings almost killed me (soooo tight).

Looking forward to a comfortable long plane ride!

I have not had my surgery yet but scheduled for Aug/Sept and the last of Oct. I will be going to Rome. Join me?

HA! I'll see if GTC will send me the keys to his Tuscan home. You rent the Vespas!

What kind of alarms did you think you would set off???????

COngrats, to you!! You shouldn't set off any alarms, everyting is silicon. No metal in them as far as I know! Best wishes to all travelers!