flying is much better these days

IWANT2BEHEALTHY
on 8/8/15 3:41 pm, edited 8/8/15 3:45 pm
VSG on 03/16/15

Well I had my first business trip since surgery this last week. I went to west Palm Beach Florida.  I flew down and had an exit row.leg room was good, and I wasn't spilling into anyone else's seat. On the way back I finished early for the day so i went to the airport to try to get home early and went on the standby list. I sat in standard coach seat on the isle. I fit in the seat, still tight on the knees . The connection flight from Atlanta to Philly I was put into the middle in an exit row. I fit and I had leg room. Amazing feeling to be able to know I don't need to worry about flying and my ass being to big for the seat. Thank God. I put up 2 pictures on my profile from one night walking around the beach area with a coworker taking a picture. 

Ht:6'5 Start weight 427, surgery weight=362 current weight 238 goal weight unsure?

alouisa63
on 8/8/15 4:22 pm - Farmington Hills, MI
VSG on 07/30/15

Congrats!!!   Flying comfortably and not feeling like I'm imposing my fat on others is one of my goals.  I want to fly out to Colorado to visit a friend again and the last flight was very uncomfortable...and embarrassing.  

 

Starting Weight 375  SW 375 Height 5'9" 

E_Saenz
on 8/8/15 4:29 pm - Grand Rapids , MI
VSG on 08/12/15

 awesome NSV you are 11lbs from Goal keep up the 

Elia Maria Saenz
    

E_Saenz
on 8/8/15 4:30 pm - Grand Rapids , MI
VSG on 08/12/15

Good work.

Elia Maria Saenz
    

iloveravens
on 8/8/15 4:39 pm
RNY on 08/13/14

You are looking great but most importantly it sounds like you are feeling great.  How awesome is it to not have to worry about spilling over in the next seat?  Congratulations!!!  

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

sechax0r
on 8/8/15 7:01 pm
VSG on 11/03/14

This X 1000. I flew to Greece and back on a recent business trip and it was great. I always used to need two seats, not anymore. I came home and planned a trip to Australia, New Orleans, and Vegas. Going for United premier this year!

    
rhudson
on 8/9/15 5:00 am - Melrose Park, IL
VSG on 12/09/14

I know it must be a great feeling.  For us, no more seat belt extenders - in the car or airplane! It's a big deal.

Surgery Date: 12/9/14 - Highest Weight: 349 - Surgery Weight: 305 - Current Weight: 137
Goal reached in 13 months - 212 total pounds lost including pre-op
(M1: -20) (M2: -18) (M3: -11) (M4: -11) (M5: -14) (M6: -1) (M7: -18) (M8: -7) (M9: -15)

(M10: -13) (M11: -7) (M12: -10) (M13: -10) (M14 -6) (M15: -7) - 168 lbs lost post-op

    

AngCan2
on 8/8/15 10:59 pm, edited 8/8/15 11:39 pm
VSG on 10/17/14

Congrats, it is a great feeling and you look great!  I fly out of west palm beach tomorrow to Dallas this week and I can  leave my seat belt extender at home and not worry about fitting in the seat.  It is a great nsv.

       

IWANT2BEHEALTHY
on 8/9/15 7:22 pm
VSG on 03/16/15

Thanks

 

Ht:6'5 Start weight 427, surgery weight=362 current weight 238 goal weight unsure?

Cliff P.
on 8/9/15 6:58 pm
VSG on 03/12/15

I also travel a bunch for work. It's a bunch ease now. I still sit on a window so I can sleep but I fit in the seat. I even need to pull the end of the belt now like a foot or so...not pulled all the way out :)

  DW/287 SW/245 GW/185 hit at 89 day post op.. still doing the happy dance  

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