Flying after bariatric surgery..
I'm taking a semi-emergency trip to Texas with my grandmother & I'm not sure how to pack or what to pack as it is- & it seems even more difficult after surgery. I'm probably totally overreacting, but I've never been in an airplane before- so I'm just looking for any suggestions.
What do I do about medications & food on the plane? Am I able to bring drinks? Or will I need to purchase them on the plane? What should I bring on my carry on?
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
She's from 339 to 200 as of 6/14/2012.. SOO proud of my bigbabygirl 
I wouldn't chance them confiscating your carry-on meds at security. I would pack them well in your suitcase and check it. Don't brink a drink onto the plane - it's just one more thing to carry. You'll get served a drink on the plane. Don't bring food either - the flight can't be that long. Eat before you go.
I am pasting in the TSA guidelines for you. You can take your meds, no problem.
You can't take water or any drinks through security , but once you pass through security, you can buy whatever you want IN the airport and take it on the plane. I travel for business all the time, and have never had any issues. Just familiarize yourself with the TSA guidelines.
Q. Are liquids and gels permitted in my checked baggage?
A. Yes. The new rules only apply to carry-on baggage.
Q. May I bring liquids and gels in my carry-on?
A. Yes, but only in limited amounts. Liquids and gels must be in individual containers of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and placed inside one clear, quart-size, plastic, zip-top bag. The TSA emphasizes that containers should fit comfortably into your bag, and that only one bag is permitted per passenger. If you need to bring more than 3.4 ounces of any liquid or gel substance, it should go into your checked luggage.
Q. What about prescription medications, baby formula or milk?
A. These substances are exempt from the rules above. As long as you declare them at the security checkpoint, you may carry more than 3.4 ounces, and they do not need to be placed in a plastic bag. The TSA recommends but does not require that prescription medications be in their original labeled containers to expedite the screening process. The TSA may also makes exceptions for other medical necessities such as insulin, eye drops or syringes; see the TSA Web site for more details.
You can't take water or any drinks through security , but once you pass through security, you can buy whatever you want IN the airport and take it on the plane. I travel for business all the time, and have never had any issues. Just familiarize yourself with the TSA guidelines.
Q. Are liquids and gels permitted in my checked baggage?
A. Yes. The new rules only apply to carry-on baggage.
Q. May I bring liquids and gels in my carry-on?
A. Yes, but only in limited amounts. Liquids and gels must be in individual containers of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and placed inside one clear, quart-size, plastic, zip-top bag. The TSA emphasizes that containers should fit comfortably into your bag, and that only one bag is permitted per passenger. If you need to bring more than 3.4 ounces of any liquid or gel substance, it should go into your checked luggage.
Q. What about prescription medications, baby formula or milk?
A. These substances are exempt from the rules above. As long as you declare them at the security checkpoint, you may carry more than 3.4 ounces, and they do not need to be placed in a plastic bag. The TSA recommends but does not require that prescription medications be in their original labeled containers to expedite the screening process. The TSA may also makes exceptions for other medical necessities such as insulin, eye drops or syringes; see the TSA Web site for more details.
The other poster did a great job of sending you TSA information.
As someone who flies often since having surgery, my personal reccomendation would be never to fly without bringing your own bottle of water on board (after you go through security of course). With delays and unexpected things that tend to happen on flights, personally, I never want to be without something to drink. Also, I tend to pack almonds, jerky or a protein bar just in case as my blood sugar will drop when I go too long between meals.
Lastly - if you tend to get cold, be sure to bring a sweater or wear jeans, etc. as they don't pass out blankets for free on many of the airlines now. Summer, winter, doesn't matter - I dress in layers and warmly so I can add/remove as needed :)
Good luck - and the weather is beautiful right now in Texas!
As someone who flies often since having surgery, my personal reccomendation would be never to fly without bringing your own bottle of water on board (after you go through security of course). With delays and unexpected things that tend to happen on flights, personally, I never want to be without something to drink. Also, I tend to pack almonds, jerky or a protein bar just in case as my blood sugar will drop when I go too long between meals.
Lastly - if you tend to get cold, be sure to bring a sweater or wear jeans, etc. as they don't pass out blankets for free on many of the airlines now. Summer, winter, doesn't matter - I dress in layers and warmly so I can add/remove as needed :)
Good luck - and the weather is beautiful right now in Texas!
Lisa from Texas - Go Aggies Go!!!
Before/atWLS/Current
313/290/150
I'm pre-op but I can't imagine it will change any for me...
The post about the TSA guidelines was great, that is what I would suggest with regards to your meds.
I live in Florida and even on business trips to south Florida, I always have a sweater for my arms. I check my luggage but carry one large shoulder bag & laptop. The shoulder bag always has lip balm, a magazine, and a bottle of water that I buy in the airport after I go through security checkpoint. Flying always leaves me dehyrated so I drink water the entire trip and keep lip balm with me and use it frequently.
You'll be fine and I hope all is well with your Grandmother.
One of the things that will change for me after WLS is I will no longer have to carry a seatbelt extender in my bag for flights. I have to take a puddle-jumper from my small regional airport and hated asking for a seatbelt extender so I bought my own.
The post about the TSA guidelines was great, that is what I would suggest with regards to your meds.
I live in Florida and even on business trips to south Florida, I always have a sweater for my arms. I check my luggage but carry one large shoulder bag & laptop. The shoulder bag always has lip balm, a magazine, and a bottle of water that I buy in the airport after I go through security checkpoint. Flying always leaves me dehyrated so I drink water the entire trip and keep lip balm with me and use it frequently.
You'll be fine and I hope all is well with your Grandmother.
One of the things that will change for me after WLS is I will no longer have to carry a seatbelt extender in my bag for flights. I have to take a puddle-jumper from my small regional airport and hated asking for a seatbelt extender so I bought my own.
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