Hi Folks,

No doubt thanks to all your excellent advice, AF did the right thing, and my flight back was a true pleasure! In fact, everybody was obviously on best behavior, and went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable - spoiled even. And when AF staff are their glorious best, I remember why I started flying them in the first place. I'm grateful for your input.

Actually, now that I've read back through your comments, it may not have been due to advice you gave. In fact, only few of you seem to have read my (verbose) post all the way through, nor given responses to the questions I asked! Lots of comments on physics, physiology, medicine, non-profit finances, my carelessness, low mental capacity, moral failings, and inability to make decisions under pressure, even on my body as "anatomical impossibility," and a remarkable number of judgments concerning my decision to earn my living as a consultant, and work 5 weeks post-surgery! I think your talents are wasted here in FlyerTalk - have you considered a Judge Judy like endeavor?

Only teasing - you're a great group, and I appreciate your help.