Anonymous
Post 05/30/2017 14:40     Subject: Middle seat and fat :(
Anonymous wrote:If you sit next to a similarly overweight person, then you both will be terribly uncomfortable. I was overweight as was the person next to me. I basically ended up having to lean into the aisle for most of the flight and anytime someone walked by lean in.

I don't think airline seats are even made well for normal weight people.


No, they aren't! I'm 5"1O with normal weight and longish legs, but whenever the person in front of me reclines his/her seat, my knees are hitting my ears!

What I do is try to book an aisle seat so I can sit sideways.. but I feel you, OP! Good luck on your trip!
Anonymous
Post 05/30/2017 14:23     Subject: Middle seat and fat :(
Don't worry, you are going to be fine esp since you are aware of whether you're in someone's space. As someone else pointed out, the worst people are the ones at any size who are just totally unaware and spread themselves and their junk out, kick the seat in front of them, etc.
Anonymous
Post 05/30/2017 14:19     Subject: Middle seat and fat :(
I am 6'3" and 300 lbs I can fit in middle seat you are fine
Anonymous
Post 05/30/2017 11:36     Subject: Middle seat and fat :(
Anonymous wrote:Please don't worry. I always make an effort to be extra friendly to heavy folks and those with small children on flights. It's hard traveling these days and we all need to be kind to each other.


Good for you.
You sound like a nice person.
Anonymous
Post 05/30/2017 11:04     Subject: Middle seat and fat :(
I'm heavier than you, OP, and the middle seat is fine. It isn't comfortable, but no airplane seat is. You probably are not big enough to be spilling into other's seats.
Anonymous
Post 05/30/2017 11:01     Subject: Middle seat and fat :(
Unless your flight is this week, there's still time to lose some weight.
Anonymous
Post 05/30/2017 10:48     Subject: Middle seat and fat :(
Please don't worry. I always make an effort to be extra friendly to heavy folks and those with small children on flights. It's hard traveling these days and we all need to be kind to each other.
Anonymous
Post 05/30/2017 10:43     Subject: Middle seat and fat :(
Anonymous wrote:No seats available in any cabin. Well I guess I'll just suck it up. I get nervous and worried about someone saying something, giving me rude looks, or judging me when I have a snack. Really hope I'm next to good humans


I am sorry. Some people are jerks, but most people are good. If someone says something, they are an a$$hole.
Anonymous
Post 05/30/2017 10:14     Subject: Middle seat and fat :(
No seats available in any cabin. Well I guess I'll just suck it up. I get nervous and worried about someone saying something, giving me rude looks, or judging me when I have a snack. Really hope I'm next to good humans
Anonymous
Post 05/30/2017 09:56     Subject: Middle seat and fat :(
If you sit next to a similarly overweight person, then you both will be terribly uncomfortable. I was overweight as was the person next to me. I basically ended up having to lean into the aisle for most of the flight and anytime someone walked by lean in.

I don't think airline seats are even made well for normal weight people.
Anonymous
Post 05/30/2017 09:40     Subject: Re:Middle seat and fat :(
I wish I could sit next to you!
Anonymous
Post 05/30/2017 09:38     Subject: Middle seat and fat :(
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Maybe it's time to realize you need to do something about your weight (diet or sleve/by pass) ... because I'm sure you're uncomfortable in other situations than this plane seat one.
I've been there (formerly fat). I would pay for an upgrade or not fly at all. At some point you need to deal with the problem itself.
Good luck and I'm hoping I didn't offend you.


I'm going to ask to pay for an upgrade as soon as the attendant gets here. Not flying isn't an option. It's for work. I've already skipped a family reunion, and vacation this year. I've also been working on it, hard.


Really, OP. Don't worry about it. I never mind when a person who is a bit heavy sits near me. And you will fit in the seat just fine.
Anonymous
Post 05/30/2017 09:36     Subject: Middle seat and fat :(
Anonymous wrote:Maybe it's time to realize you need to do something about your weight (diet or sleve/by pass) ... because I'm sure you're uncomfortable in other situations than this plane seat one.
I've been there (formerly fat). I would pay for an upgrade or not fly at all. At some point you need to deal with the problem itself.
Good luck and I'm hoping I didn't offend you.


I'm going to ask to pay for an upgrade as soon as the attendant gets here. Not flying isn't an option. It's for work. I've already skipped a family reunion, and vacation this year. I've also been working on it, hard.
Anonymous
Post 05/30/2017 09:33     Subject: Re:Middle seat and fat :(
Anonymous wrote:Book an aisle seat next time?


Sometimes it isn't an option.
Anonymous
Post 05/30/2017 09:11     Subject: Middle seat and fat :(
And stinky armpits ...