Airlines & Surgery...How did you approach purchasing your tix?

Ok...I thought that I'd come to you all to get your opinion on which avenue I should take when purchasing airline tickets to Spain for surgery. What I was wondering is if you all thought it would be better booking through a travel agent so that notations can be made as to needing exta assistance due to size issues and being post-op on the way home or if you would still just purchase your tickets off the internet since you can find some better deals. But I also dont want to have problems with being forced to purchase a second seat due to being a SSBBW. When I went over to Spain 2 years ago, I booked through a travel agent. On that trip I didnt receive any extra help that I didnt normally get when traveling, especially in the airports. I know that I will definately be needing extra assistance especially in the airports this time getting a ride and such to and from my gates. I was left stranded in Amsterdam by the airline last time to walk the airport myself (which is huge). If it wasnt for a kind clerk at the information desk continually paging someone to come get me, I probably would of had a heart attack and died right there on the floor for all to see. She had seen me gasping for air and stopping about every five feet to squat from the pain in my back. What was your experience in traveling pre & post op? I would especially like to hear from those 400 plus on this issue. Thanks.

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