NSV this weekend. I flew first time since surgery in 11/2014 and I was actually comfortable and had 2 inches of belt left over. Last time I flew it was right before surgery and I was miserable and tight. Barely got the seatbelt to close. Actually, the reason I even looked into surgery was a flight where I where I realized how heavy I had gotten and how it was affecting my mobility.

Congratulations ! It's a wonderful feeling!

Ah, just wait! My husband laughed like a drain the first time I got on a plane and complained because the gap between my stomach and the pull down table was so big that I had to lean right forward as everything was dropping in to my knee.

Great, isn't it!!!!!

I was so uneasy whenever I got on a plane .and I was always afraid I might need another piece of belt..the one you need when you cannot fasten your belt. Now I fasten it and thank my band

Speaking of flying comfortably, I'm heading to London in July and will meet up with my sister who will be there for business. We'll spend some days together exploring the city and I'll also be on my own for a few days while she is involved in her meetings. While checking prices of plane tickets, sis mentioned that I should have no problem being in coach as I'm small enough now to fly comfortably even if I wound up in a center seat.

That got me thinking about how uncomfortable it used to be as @@briefs199 noted and how much better it is now that I'm small. I can bend over to get something out of my bag or if something falls on the floor. I can cross my legs or stretch them out a bit..I can keep the tray open if I want....and yes, the seat belt always closes and I don't have to ask for an extender anymore.

Isn't it wonderful to fit wherever we want and not worry we'll spill over or not have enough room?