In my second week of post op- since per op I've lost 30lbs (yay)

Though today with be interesting have to make an emergency trip back to Maryland for dads health, which is one of the things that finally pushed me to get this done- I didn't want to be where my dad is health wise in 20-40 years

Anyways a little nervous- is it going to feel weird due to the elevation ( I haven't even had a first fill)

I think the night before I am going to check the seats and see if any are open so I can sit by myself.

I think the night before I am going to check the seats and see if any are open so I can sit by myself.

I think that will be helpful and less stressful.good luck !

When I flew Jet Blue coach in 2009, I was 275, 5'10" and a 22 pant size. It was tight, but didn't need the seatbelt extension or armrests up. Fast forward to 2012, 325lbs and size 26, flying Alaska Air coach and I needed the extension and probably would have been asked to buy a second seat if I weren't sitting next to my tiny 3 year old daughter who had room for me to spread out.

Also, I'm flying down to San Diego next month, bought myself two seats just in case. The extra $150 it cost me is worth the peace of mind.

I think I am stressing out over nothing. I now weight 236 but I measured how wide my butt is and sitting its wider that 18 inches. I am more worried I think is about having to ask for an extender. Yeah measuring my butt was funny. Lol.

Southwest is awful about targeting larger passengers! My husband was told he had to buy an extra seat, he refused as it was his 4th flight with them in 2 days and nothing was ever said! We are both now banded and I can't wait to take out flight next August together as smaller healthier people... Definitely won't me on Southwest though

The only problem I have with flying is fitting in a seat