Traveling Tips

In just over two weeks I'm going to be traveling to Indianapolis for a convention.  This is the first time I'll be flying post-op and I'm super excited for the whole trip.  I've started making a packing list and I'm looking for some advice, tips, etc, for those of you who have traveled post-op!  

What do I need to remember to pack that my new life requires?  What sorts of things should I take for emergency rations for the convention?  I'd love to hear any tips and tricks that you've had success with!  

My tip is that I get my powders set up at home in single serving snack size ziploc bags.  Then, when I need to mix my shake, I just dump the ziploc of powder into my blender bottle and shake it up - no need to travel with a big protein powder container!

If you like yogurt, I freeze some then when I pack a little bag of snacks it keeps them cool and is ussually thawed but still cool when I get to it.  I pack a little cooler w/ those to keep them cool.

 

You can generally ask for a fridge in the hotel and they will give you one. 

Always have a water bottle -- I bring an empty one through security with me.  Most airports have water fountains where you can fill them -- save yourself $5

Other snacks I typically carry: string cheese, ham & cheese, nuts

 

Good Luck & Have fun :)

I'm packing a soft-sided cooler since the hotel doesn't have fridges.  I'm going to request one, but I don't have high hopes since it's first come, first serve and the entire city is booked :(  

Thanks for the other suggestions!!

I am in the 6th week of a 7 week road trip. I have carried a travel scale in order to weigh daily. I need the accountability. Since we are traveling by car, I have been able to bring RTD protein shakes.

When I fly, I have Amazon send RTD protein shakes to my destination for me. I carry canned or pouched tuna in my bag. For water...I carry a camelbak with a 100 ounce bladder. It is empty when going through security.

I am one year out so I am able to consume most of my protein so that helps a lot.

Hopefully you'll get expenses for your meals so you won't feel badly if you have to leave food on your plate.

Glad you asked! I have my first weekend getaway wih my family this weekend. I'm nervous. I also have 3 days in Newport in a few weeks. I'll be bring in as much as I can but I'm very nervous about the restaurant eating. I think I need a tattoo on my right hand that says STOP!! Lol

good luck and I can't wait to read the replies!

I have a tattoo on my left wrist that says "346 Never Again"

Quest bars? Lots of protein and no mixing (or trying to get RTD shakes through security).

I travel a ton for work so I've gotten good at this.  You've already gotten a ton of great tips!  I always grab some mini babybel light cheese with a pack of lean ham at the store (they carry these items even at Walgreens).  I ask for a fridge at hotel and toss them in there.  This makes for a good meal while at the hotel - the old me would order up room service including dessert!  Health Wise makes some great protein chips that I pack for the airplane. Chips can be dangerous so my rule is only on the airplane!  Take your own water bottle so you can keep plenty hydrated.  I always also pack some PB2.  I measure out each serving in a little tupperware container, the way you do your protein powder.  Then all I have to do is add cold water and mix (make sure to take a spoon in your purse)!  This is an easy meal/snack that you can make anywhere there is access to water.  I also always carry a 1tsp measuring spoon and a 1/4cup measuring cup in my bag.  Hope this helps!

They now have "NEW" Almond milk RTG it's awesome to have found those Ill be taking them to the beach with me to do protein shakes and they dont have to be refrig if you dont want. Frond at a Kroger!