Originally Posted by elvislover324 (Post 4744721)

And maybe I can put the tray down this time? Between my knees and my stomach last time, I just used my husband's to hold my drink. I pretended I didn't want to put it down. Imagine if I ever told him these things? I thank my lucky stars for you all. :hug:

Originally Posted by IanG (Post 4744733)

OMG. It fit when I was 281lbs....just.

Now I am 217...ish (exact unknown due to scale missing in action) I am reeling in the slack.

Originally Posted by ChickieBoom (Post 4744748)

There is no way that you won't fit in that seat Elvis! You are going to be swimming in all the extra room.

Originally Posted by joefla70 (Post 4744749)

I haven't flown in a while. Its weird to hear that they only have snacky stuff on 5 hour flights these days. I remember when they would bring you a full (small) meal on a plane, with real silverware. Now you're lucky to get a bag of peanuts!

Originally Posted by IanG (Post 4744756)

195? In America? No way Jose!

And travel scales rule Elvis. Best 20 bucks I ever spent. Shame it went walkies.

They may not show the same reading as your main scale though. So before using it, use both to identify any differences.

Originally Posted by joefla70 (Post 4744758)

According to SouthWest Airlines' "Customer of Size" policy, I think the only thing that matters is how wide a passenger's butt is!

http://www.southwest.com/html/custom...index-pol.html

Originally Posted by nitrus29 (Post 4744760)

Elvis - looking at your current weight, I don't think you have anything to worry about!!

Originally Posted by Arctic Mama (Post 4744766)

Sweetie, I'm four inches shorter than you, and at my high weight I was a size 24 or so on the bottom, and a 2-3x on top. I STILL never needed a seatbelt extender. At 191 I actually had to take up slack in the belt and tighten it down, and again, I'm shorter than you. Unless you're incredibly, inexplicably bottom heavy I can't imagine it will be an issue. Don't have anxiety over something that is so incredibly unlikely to be a problem. It's borrowing trouble you don't need :)

Originally Posted by elvislover324 (Post 4744764)

You are so sweet, chickie! But I don't know about swimming! (btw, I think of you every M/W/F when I do my c25k runs. You inspired me so much when you spoke about yours and how Mondays are your best run days. Thank you for that. :hug: )



Now you are just showing you are OLD! But you mustn't be near my mom's age (lol) as she talks about how they'd get all dressed up when they flew years ago.



OMG Ian, I can't get into weighing on vacation...or could I! But I'd keep in my purse, I'd go out of my mind if I lost it like you did.



My husband just got home from work, do I dare bend over and ask him to get the ruler? It might not go the way I planned (for him to measure my butt, of course)!!

You guys made me feel 1000% better, I am laughing so hard right now. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Originally Posted by CherryPie99 (Post 4744769)

I also think that you will be fine, but I had to laugh at your past experiences. I was SURE that I was the only one in the world that "HID" the seatbelt so the attendants couldn't see that it wasn't buckled. I got caught by a very mad male flight attendant who yelled at and humiliated me.

I always asked for a AISLE seat because then I could lift the arm and let half of my fat butt hang into the aisle.

The last time I flew I was much thinner, had a window seat, crossed my legs and used the tray in front of me, PLUS I had a homeland security agent checking my license congratulate me on my weight loss. It was ALMOST enough to not hate flying LOL

Originally Posted by joefla70 (Post 4744771)

You're not THAT much younger than me, Elvis. (For a while, before I knew that Elvis was your dog's name, I thought you were an elderly woman who was a fan of Elvis Presley!)

As far as what you do when you're husband gets home.... you have a dirty mind, Elvis!

Originally Posted by IanG (Post 4744772)

I am a daily weigher so it did matter to me. Now it's lost, it don't really matter no more. So you go Elvis, and have a good time!

Originally Posted by joefla70 (Post 4744775)

This is from the Southwest "Customer of Size" FAQ page:

http://www.southwest.com/html/custom...ra_seat_policy

If I need a seatbelt extension, do I need to have a second seat?

Our policy does not focus on weight, and the seatbelt extension is not the determining factor. We use the ability to lower the armrests as the gauge, as the armrests are truly the definitive boundary between each seat. Only one seatbelt extension may be used and only seatbelt extensions provided by Southwest Airlines are approved for use onboard our aircraft.

I don't know if you can go there and test out a seat, however:

What can I expect at the airport if I am a Customer of size?

Customers of size who purchase one or more seats in advance may check in online or through an E-Ticket Check-in kiosk1 to reserve their boarding positions, but they must see a Customer Service Agent at the gate to receive a Seat Reserved Document. Customers of size who prefer not to purchase an additional seat in advance have the option of purchasing just one seat and then discussing their seating needs with the Customer Service Agent at their departure gate. If it is determined that a second (or third) seat is needed, they will be accommodated with a complimentary additional seat(s).

Originally Posted by elvislover324 (Post 4744776)

Thanks Ian. It's not for a couple of months but I have a way of worrying so far ahead of time!