Question:
flying with protein powder
Hey ya'll. I am 3 months post op and fixing to fly on a mini vacation next week. I have a question about the protein powder. I buy the Anywhey tasteless in the gallon jug. I don't want to have to bring the entire jug in my suitcase (not sure that they'd let me anyway) I can't just put it in a non labeled plastic zip loc bag. This is the only protein powder I can tolerate. How on earth am I going to transport it? I've already contacted Delta-- they said "we dont have refridgerators, if you need to inject it...yadda yadda" I said "Look you didn't understand my question! It doesn't need to be refridgerated, it isn't injected yadda yadda" I swear sometimes dealing with them is like pulling teeth! I am only going to be gone for 4 days, so buying some at my destination is not feesable. Has anyone else had this issue? How did you fly with your protein powder? The Anywhey tasteless doesn't come in pouches. I wish it did at this point. Suggestions? — crystalsno (posted on June 16, 2007)
June 16, 2007
you can pack it if you check you luggage. i just flew with muscle milk
already pre-packaged.. i got very strange looks by the security agents when
i went through security on the way out of the airport - they xray your
luggage when you go into their country - i was in honduras. but you can
put it in your checked luggage and shouldn't have a problem.. good luck.
— akirsch
June 16, 2007
I have a week long trip coming up in August,to my family. I am planning to
mail all the food items that I need to my mothers' house (plus 1 extra day,
in case I don't get out,due to travel overbooking). This seems the
easiest,as I use a lot of different products (pudding,achieve one,isopure
& chicken broth) I need variety in my plan. And I can trust that I
won't be able to get them there. If you mail them priority,it only takes a
few days. Hope that this helps.
— peacelovecat
June 16, 2007
You can put whatever you want into checked luggage. I went to CA a few
months ago and didn't check my bags. I took individual packets of protein
(or you can put them in ziploc bags) and took an empty water bottle on the
plane...I asked the flight attendant to fill it up with water and added the
powder, it worked fine. Bariatric Advantage also has a 15 gr carb protein
powder that comes in a little bottle and you add water or milk to it and
shake it. It's surprisingly good.
— Sheri A.
June 16, 2007
Mail it to your hotel or destination Priority with a delivery confirmation.
Make sure you advise the hotel or destination to expect a package.
— Navada L.
June 16, 2007
Hi Jolynn. I just got back from a trip to France with our son. You can do
two things. One you can put a single portion or double portion in a
medicine bottle and take it. If they ask you about it in the security
area, then tell them it is what it is. They may or may not take it. I
would also put a zip lock bag full of it with the scoop in your check in
baggage if you have one, it will make it for sure there. Most of the time
when they see a medication bottle, they let it go. If you don't have a
check in luggage, you may want to reconsider that to be sure you can take
your protein there. Have a good time, and take care. Patricia P.
— Patricia P
June 16, 2007
get some freezer zip lock bags....in the smaller ones measure out what you
need for each batch so when you get where you are you can just pour it in.
make a couple extras JUST IN CASE!!! and get as much air out before zipping
shut...now put them into a larger bag/air out/zip and put them into your
suitcase! EASY!!! So don't panic it can be done easily. you can also take
some in a sport water bottle made up too for on the plane and traveling.
Don't worry, just calmly explain and no one will bother you....luggage no
problem at all.
— LouAB
June 17, 2007
Go with Linda Etterlee suggestion as I would suggest. Unless you get
Pre-packaged Samples. Unlabled or even Labeled zip-lock baggies may get you
detained for a bit. I've worked in Law Enforcement and shipping your
protein ahead would be the safest way to go.
— Michael Eak
June 17, 2007
I have had no problem bringing powder or other food/med substances thru
airport security. I suggest putting your powder into ziplock bags,
labeling it, and cutting out the product name and nutrition info (or
contents whatever) and including it with the bags of powder.
I do like the mailing it suggestion tho... or call the manufacturer and see
if there are any stores that sell it near your location.
Enjoy vacation!
— mrsidknee
June 19, 2007
I had my lap band surgery down in Mexico. I had to be on a liquid diest 3
days prior to surgery which meant I would be traveling while on the liquid
diet. To make a long story short. What I found out is you can carry items
on the plane as long as you have a doctor's note saying that you are either
pre op or post op and are required to be on a liquid diet. I was also told
by the security supervisor at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport that if you tell
them you have a medical condition that requires these items legally they
can not question you and will have to let you on the plane with them. Sure
made traveling a lot easier for me. Good luck with what ever decission you
decide to make. Doris Young
— spiritedsoul
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