Re: Re: Airline seating-bilateral

April 25, 2004

On my return flight from Brussels to Madison, WI we had reserved the front

Coach seat area (bulk head seats?)- I forgot the term. My companion, my mom, was

a million miles flyer with United Airlines, so we were hoping for an upgrade

to business class but the flight was full.

I was very happy with our coach seats, probably better than the business

section and I'll tell you why:

1) I'm only 5' 8 " tall and I could almost stand and stretch out in that

area-especially if the aisles were crowded with passengers or attendants with

carts.

2) The attendants took my metal elbow style crutches away- I didn't ask why

but I assumed for security reasons. No matter, since I could walk the aisles by

lightly touching the seat tops, I was able to do a lot of walking and

exercising. Being bilateral, I was very proud and happy to be able to do this on

day

14 post surgery.

I liked the idea of the fairly short over the ocean return day flight so I

wouldn't sleep and thus put myself in straining positions. It is very important

to keep loose throughout the flight to prevent potential clots. Of course,

that is why the double dose of anti-clot shots to the stomach are essential.

I also liked the fact that I had a long layover in DC airport and Chicago

O'Hare, this enabled me to rest and walk around to exercise the legs.

Remember to reserve or ask for the wheel chair for the airports. This is very

important for the long distances in the Brussels Airport (even if you think

you can handle the walk-this is no time to be macho)- The wheel chair is also

important to bypass the security lines and get through quickly-very nice

convenience!

Good luck.

Saeed

Simultaneous bilateral w/Dr. DeSmet 7-2-02

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