Anyone have any preferences on which airways are better than others? I was thinking Southwest.

When you arrive at the airport to claim your tickets just tell them that you have just had surgery and they will place you in some good seats. Then when its time to board your plane approach the attendant and tell them that you just had surgery and they will let u on before the first class people. I loved that. I rode 2 planes home and I was the 1st passenger on each. Both of them I got window seats.

Capt Derel, great advice, thank you!

Hi I also live in Florida so I had the same distance to go as you..I would recommend flying first class on the way home you are much more comfortable..and I would not fly southwest the seats are first come first serve you dont need that stress on the way home I flew continental/united and loved it they have direct t.c. on board and it makes the trip go by faster..Good luck..

I flew first class, but used points to purchase the tickets. They kept offering snacks and meal but I stick to the water or apple juice. I had not problems whatsoever. I could have flown coach but first class was much more comfortable.

My surgery is April 16th with Dr. Ortiz and I purchased my tickets on Southwest. For $10.00 more per ticket you get advanced boarding which will more than likely get you A seating meaning "first dibs". I also chose Southwest because they were one of the few carriers that had a non-stop flight back to Baltimore. I don't mind connecting going out but coming home I didn't want to have to change planes. I think I may also pull the "surgery card" when I get to the gate....

I at all possible see if they can bump you to first class on the way back - you'll really appreciate the extra room and be more comfortable. I got bumped for like $50 more and it was well worth it.

Thanks guys, thank you for the advice! I feel better about my flight now.

You can get wheel chair assistance on your way home through the airports too, especially changing planes. I didn't fly anywhere for my surgery, but have in the past for knee surgery and used the airport wheel chair support to get from one gate to another in a timely manner.

Linda, thanks for the advice that will make things alot easier!

Hey barbdoll

I just had surgery with Dr Ortiz on the 27th and believe me you are in for a treat. Besides him being handsome (so is Dr Martinez and Dr So)

He is very down to earth and you can tell from talking to him that he knows his buisness!! The facility is small but very nice very well equipped and exceptionally clean. The nurses don't speak too much English but are really sweet and comforting. It's almost like having your favorite aunt or your grandmother taking care of you. I stayed at the Marriott and it was nice as well, the staff was great and the chicken broth and Popsicles were really good. Good luck no need to wish you well, you are in very good hands.☺