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I have a peculiar medical condition. II can stand and walk around fine, but that is exactly the extent of physical movements I can make; I cannot sit for a long time or carry anything heavier than my smartphone without aggravating my condition (pain).

I happen to be a Japanese national living near San Francisco with an F-1 visa now. II would like to go back home into Tokyo some time soon. II have actually done a non-stop flight from San Francisco to Tokyo (Narita) before with this condition. II traveled with my girlfriend back then, who helped me with luggage, security, in-flight meals, explaining my condition to the crews, entertaining me for 11 hours, and so forth. II mostly stood on the plane, except the 30 minutes during the take-off and the landing.

Now I am planning to do this all by myself this time. HowHow should I plan this? InIn particular:

  • Should I arrange something with an airline company?
  • Or with airports?
  • Should I obtain some documents from the doctor to show theto TSA?
  • Can I get help with my luggage when I go through the security screening?
  • Is there anything else that I should prepare for?

(I prefer an air-travel travel because I have a better idea as to what to expect.)

I have a peculiar medical condition. I can stand and walk around fine, but that is exactly the extent of physical movements I can make; I cannot sit for long time or carry anything heavier than my smartphone without aggravating my condition (pain).

I happen to be a Japanese national living near San Francisco with F-1 visa now. I would like to go back home in Tokyo some time soon. I have actually done a non-stop flight from San Francisco to Tokyo (Narita) before with this condition. I traveled with my girlfriend back then, who helped me with luggage, security, in-flight meals, explaining my condition to the crews, entertaining me for 11 hours, and so forth. I mostly stood on the plane, except the 30 minutes during the take-off and the landing.

Now I am planning to do this all by myself this time. How should I plan this? In particular:

  • Should I arrange something with an airline company?
  • Or with airports?
  • Should I obtain some documents from the doctor to show the TSA?
  • Can I get help with my luggage when I go through the security screening?
  • Is there anything else that I should prepare for?

(I prefer an air-travel because I have a better idea as to what to expect.)

I have a peculiar medical condition. I can stand and walk around fine, but that is exactly the extent of physical movements I can make; I cannot sit for a long time or carry anything heavier than my smartphone without aggravating my condition (pain).

I happen to be a Japanese national living near San Francisco with an F-1 visa now. I would like to go back home to Tokyo some time soon. I have actually done a non-stop flight from San Francisco to Tokyo (Narita) before with this condition. I traveled with my girlfriend back then, who helped me with luggage, security, in-flight meals, explaining my condition to the crews, entertaining me for 11 hours, and so forth. I mostly stood on the plane, except the 30 minutes during the take-off and the landing.

Now I am planning to do this all by myself this time. How should I plan this? In particular:

  • Should I arrange something with an airline company?
  • Or with airports?
  • Should I obtain some documents from the doctor to show to TSA?
  • Can I get help with my luggage when I go through the security screening?
  • Is there anything else that I should prepare for?

(I prefer air travel because I have a better idea as to what to expect.)

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Traveling from San Francisco to Tokyo with a peculiar medical condition

I have a peculiar medical condition. I can stand and walk around fine, but that is exactly the extent of physical movements I can make; I cannot sit for long time or carry anything heavier than my smartphone without aggravating my condition (pain).

I happen to be a Japanese national living near San Francisco with F-1 visa now. I would like to go back home in Tokyo some time soon. I have actually done a non-stop flight from San Francisco to Tokyo (Narita) before with this condition. I traveled with my girlfriend back then, who helped me with luggage, security, in-flight meals, explaining my condition to the crews, entertaining me for 11 hours, and so forth. I mostly stood on the plane, except the 30 minutes during the take-off and the landing.

Now I am planning to do this all by myself this time. How should I plan this? In particular:

  • Should I arrange something with an airline company?
  • Or with airports?
  • Should I obtain some documents from the doctor to show the TSA?
  • Can I get help with my luggage when I go through the security screening?
  • Is there anything else that I should prepare for?

(I prefer an air-travel because I have a better idea as to what to expect.)