airplane travel with band surgery

hello, I am new to the Delaware forum, I am to be banded on 3/16/10, looking forward to it! In August I will be traveling from N.J. to Hawaii, a 10 hr ride. Can you bring protein powder in a container & use the water on the plane? I'm sure I can bring protein bars, any other ideas? Oh, by the way my name is Patti, from lower slower.

Hi Patti. I'm going to Hawaii in March. I usually bring my protein powder in a baggie along with powdered crystal lite (already mixed together. I bring a mixing container, buy water and ask for a glass with ice. I have also brought a can of progresso soup (pop top lid) and asked the stewardess to heat it up for me. So she warmed it up in a coffee cup. I have brought egg salad and mixed fruit in containers with me. I always bring a bagel and cream cheese for my DH and they took the container of cream cheese. The next time I toasted the bagel, put the cream cheese on it and wrapped it in Aluminum foil. The key is to be prepared. Food in the terminal is usually expensive.

Where are you going in Hawaii? We are heading to Maui then Oahu. How long will you be there? We usually go every other year. Been to most of the Islands. It is really a special place. Lots of memories. The best one is the 1st time we went after WLS and not having to get the dredded seat extension and fitting comfortably into the seat. Hope this helps. ((HUGS)) Elissa
 

Elissa, hello, we are going to the big island for 2 days, then taking a cruise around to all of the islands. We have never been before so we are looking forward to it. I did not realize the airport would let you bring that type of food on the plane, I thought I would have to perhaps buy in the airport & bring things on from there. So, if I bring containers of food they don't take it away, do I need a note from my doctor? Thanks for your ideas! I can't wait! Patti

I guess they can take whatever they want. I bring cut up fruit in a container. A banana is good to take. The egg salad was also in a container with a couple crackers. The soup was in a can. You can buy food in the terminal, however it isn't cheap and it is difficult to get things we can eat. I have a card from CHRIAS, but the gestapo at the airport doesn't care. They take all liquids at the checkpoints. I bring a baggie with my Crystal lite and protein already mixed then add water & ice once I'm on the plane. You have to buy water inside the terminal or once you get on the plane. I always bring peanut butter crackers too. I carry an entire carry on with my emergency clothes, bathing suit and food that we can eat on the plane. It is a long flight. 5 hrs to California then another 5 to Hawaii. You'll love it. Have fun. ((HUGS)) Elissa

 So glad someone posted this question, because I'm planning on going to Florida in April and just last night I was wondering if it's possible to bring protein powder on the plane.  Elissa, do you carry your protein powder/crystal lite in your carry on bag?

Patti,
the airlines have gotten real strick about fluids, but not so much about powders.  By August you will be on regular food and not so much protein drinks.  The great thing about the band is that you need to eat solid food in order foir the band to work well.  So tuna salad, chicken salad and stuff like that will work very well.

I am also from Millsboro.....just in NJ for a short time and will return to LSD soon!

that's good to know, now can I mix something like that up & bring on the plane or would I have to buy in the airport to take on the plane?......where did you have your surgery?

you will be on regular food.  You can buy something after you pass security and bring it on board.
Had surgery in NJ with Dr Pupkova who is now at the Barix clinic in PA

Sorry to reply so late.  I travel almost on a weekly basis.  You can't  bring any time of liquids that is over 3 oz so be care what you bring.  I have had even ranch dressing taken from me at security.  My physician has instructed me to do liquids on the plane so I agree with everyone bring lots of protein powders.  The reason that liquids is the ideal is because your stomach has more gas in the higher attitudes. 

Please do not hesitate to ask me if you have any further questions.