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Old 05-01-2008, 09:59 AM   #1
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I did it - NSV!!

This past weekend I experienced one of my greatest NSVs yet. I flew out to California for a little mini vacation and when I got on the plane and fastened my seat belt I still had about 6 inches of belt left!! I kept looking at the belt on both of my flights just in shock that I have all that belt left. Now it may not be all that much but to me that is a big deal because last time I flew in 2005 I had to suck in and force the seat belt to close while it was all the way extended. so YAY me!!!!
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Old 05-01-2008, 10:13 AM   #2
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Congratulations on your wonderful NSV! I think those are better than the pounds coming off. The last time I flew I had to ask for an extender - it was so embarassing. I don't know if I'll ever get on a plane again (not a huge fan of flying). 6 inches! Whoohoo - you go girl!
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Old 05-01-2008, 11:22 AM   #4
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This past weekend I experienced one of my greatest NSVs yet. I flew out to California for a little mini vacation and when I got on the plane and fastened my seat belt I still had about 6 inches of belt left!! I kept looking at the belt on both of my flights just in shock that I have all that belt left. Now it may not be all that much but to me that is a big deal because last time I flew in 2005 I had to suck in and force the seat belt to close while it was all the way extended. so YAY me!!!!
Yayyyyy.. good for you.
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Congratulations on your wonderful NSV! I think those are better than the pounds coming off. The last time I flew I had to ask for an extender - it was so embarassing. I don't know if I'll ever get on a plane again (not a huge fan of flying). 6 inches! Whoohoo - you go girl!
I know what you mean about it being embarrasing asking for an extender... I actually permanetly "borrowed" one from one of my flights...I keep it in my bag...just pull it out and slap it on, then make sure I put it back in my bag before the plane even stops rolling (I am afraid of losing it!)
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Old 05-01-2008, 11:36 AM   #6
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I was advised by one of the older bandsters who used to be here, when I flew out to be banded---how to get the extender with less emabarassment.

She said as you board, when they are greeting you, ask for it. They are always stored in the bins right there at the front. When you ask, she will reach over and hand it to you. The people already on board will be busy settling in, stowing luggage etc. Those waiting to board are in a line behind you and can see nothing but the person in front of them.
If you wait until you are seated, she has to walk all the way to the front of the plane, get it, dodge anyone stowing things last minute, walk back down holding it, and hand it to you in front of everyone just watching her, preparing to take off.

I was still to embarassed on my flight out, and managed to squeeze barely into it! But I knew with the fresh incisions,and swelling coming home I would need it----so I ask as was instructed....she reached right over her shoulder handed it to me, without blinking an eye, it was rolled up, unrecognizable to someone who did not hear the exchange, I walked back sat down, buckled up comfortably to fly home and just left it on the seatbelt when I got off.

Ask in line!!! It does work with minimal embarassment!!!!

Way to go on the NSV of not needing the extender though---that is a great difference---6 inches!!! Wooo hoooo!!!!

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I know what you mean about the extender!!! I did the same thing on a flight to Hawaii. The flight attendant acted as though the extender was precious jewels and was actually reluctant to give it to me. So I just kept if for my return flight and have continued to use it ever since. Orlando, Memphis, ect.....

The most exciting thing for me thus far is being more comfortable with the seatbelt in my car!!!!!
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Old 05-01-2008, 02:21 PM   #8
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I never had to use an extender - even though I probably should have last time - but I am sure if I didnt have the band I would have had to use one this time and that would be assuming I would have wanted to take this vacation being the weight that I was
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