Yesterday, I celebrated an amazing NSV that I know a lot of you had already experienced. The last time I had been on a plane was in February and I can never forget that trip. The seats on both flights were small and I was absolutely MISERABLE and was left with hematomas and bruises on both hips that took weeks to heal. Since then I have been dreading getting on a plane again and mind you my job requires I travel so the leave of absence was a huge blessing and I was also blessed to work from home for the last 3 years. Well yesterday was AMAZING, not only did I fit into my seat and the belt had some space after I buckled it BUT I was also able to cross my legs. No bruises nor hematomas to report! I love this weight loss journey! Good luck to ALL and happy 4th! Let's all eat sensibly :-)

Yesterday, I celebrated an amazing NSV that I know a lot of you had already experienced. The last time I had been on a plane was in February and I can never forget that trip. The seats on both flights were small and I was absolutely MISERABLE and was left with hematomas and bruises on both hips that took weeks to heal. Since then I have been dreading getting on a plane again and mind you my job requires I travel so the leave of absence was a huge blessing and I was also blessed to work from home for the last 3 years. Well yesterday was AMAZING, not only did I fit into my seat and the belt had some space after I buckled it BUT I was also able to cross my legs. No bruises nor hematomas to report! I love this weight loss journey! Good luck to ALL and happy 4th! Let's all eat sensibly :-)

So cool. I also flew last month and crossed my legs. I said to my husband "holy cow I have so much room now"

amazing NSV lot of you had experienced.

@@QueenA

yep airplanes stories are great

no bruises, able to buckle

can't get much better than that

you'll enjoy many, many more wonderful NSV's

greet each one with a true sign of continued success

pre-WLS i tried to "hide" the fact that i couldn't buckle my seat belt

the attendent discreetly leaned over to me with an extender

i felt so horrible, embarrassed

(at least she was nice)

after a lot of weight loss, i sat in the middle of a 3 people

i just "plumped" down in the seat

there was so much room on each side of me - no embarressment sitting so close to two others

really cool feeling

you've lost 39 lbs!!!!

keep up the great job (i know you will )

good luck for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life

kathy

congrats

Edited July 3, 201412 yr by proudgrammy

Awww @@proudgrammy thanks so much for the encouraging words! You are one of my inspirations :-)Indeed it felt absolutely wonderful hence more the reason why I am so glad I chose to pursue WLS despite all the naysayers. I am definitely looking to "plump" into a middle seat like you someday soon. As I walked on planes, I could tell from people's looks that they were silently hoping I would not sit next to them LOL. It feels SO good to know I don't have to deal with such stares anymore and just know that I can actually fit in the seat!!! RELIEF!