1st plane ride - ThinnerTimes

Ponykala · 07-31-2006, 09:57 PM

Hello everyone. I have not posted anything in a while because my daughter is getting married. I did not know how stressful it is to plan a wedding. I am happy and sad. I am happy because I love the man she is marrying, but sad because I feel like I am losing my baby. (she is 27

) I guess what suprised me the most is that I was told by a co-worker that if I had not lost as much weight as I did I would have to pay for two seats

Is this true? I have never flew before but I have to get on the plan to Vegas. I do not if I should take a drink before I get on or pray. I know I am not making much sense right now, but I am scared. any suggestions

Gladitsme · 08-01-2006, 02:34 PM

Ask the airline about their policy. Some do require that you buy two seats if you're MO. But since you've had surgery, you probably won't need to do that!

bloomer001 · 08-01-2006, 02:55 PM

At my heaviest (around 345) I did once have to buy 2 seats, but Southwest was great about it, very quiet and very concerned about keeping my privacy and dignaty intact, but they did require me to buy another ticket. Since I have lost weight I have not had to do that. I am now at 279 and was about 300 the last plane trip I took. Hope that helps!

Jennifer

PS Congratulations on the wedding!!!

Bypassingme619 · 08-01-2006, 04:37 PM

I know for sure Southwest holds that policy of purchasing an extra seat but it is always good to educate your self on the plane you will be riding policys. I hope everything works out in your favor either way.

TypeR0149 · 08-03-2006, 09:09 PM

my wife is a tiny asian so i never worried when I was 380lbs, i traveled alone when I has 300 about 2 months after and I was fine, i traveled about 2 weeks ago when i was 260 and i felt great, actually able to put the tray down. WOW

mike

Ponykala · 08-06-2006, 07:17 AM

I DID IT. I was so scared when that plane took off but I sat with my daughter and a young lady that let me hold their hands. I will FLY againn

Gladitsme · 08-07-2006, 11:39 AM

Proud of you! Way to go! Hope the rest of the trip was just as rewarding.