Can I Take My Protein Powder Across The Border And Get It Back Into The Us?

[boots321 42]

Hi all! I'm packing for my big adventure to Mexico and just had a quick question. Can I pack my Unjury Protein Powder in my luggage to take with me? Will it make it through US airport security and then back through customs when I return? A girl has gotta have something to eat/drink while she's gone....

[Webchickadee 716]

I would say yes. But to be on the safe side, why don't you figure out how many servings you require prior to surgery and only take that amount? And leave the rest home. That way you don't have to worry about bringing it back home. You won't be drinking Protein right away after surgery anyways (you'll be on clear fluids for the first little while).

[boots321 42]

Sounds like a really good idea! I hate the thought of my Unjury being confiscated at the airport...

[NJsharon 119]

Check with your Dr if you will be allowed Protein after surgery. I know I wasn't allowed to add Protein powders in until 10 days post-op. So didn't need to take them to Mexico with me.

But if you are allowed to have protein that soon after surgery, then yes, they should be fine travelling across the border & back.

[boots321 42]

Thanks Sharon.

Protien isnt for AFTER surgery, it's for BEFORE. We are planning on flying into San Diego and doing a little sight seeing. I'll have roughly 24 hours I'll need to drink my protien shakes before my date with the Doc.

[Rootman 1,101]

I think the hospital / clinic will provide whatever you need for your stay, you may need something for your days before or maybe after (although you aren't going to need MUCH besides at all besides Water for the first few days), given that I would advise doing exactly OPPOSITE what Webchickadee suggests, measure out what you need for your trip, put the remainder in another container and then put your measured amount BACK INTO THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER and take it with you. I would then put it into CHECKED luggage. I doubt that they will let you through security with an opened container of a "mystery powder".

[Territravel 217]

Hey Boots,

Thanks for asking this question. We will be going to Mexico 3 days before surgery and was wondering the same thing.

[Webchickadee 716]

I think the hospital / clinic will provide whatever you need for your stay' date=' you may need something for your days before or maybe after (although you aren't going to need MUCH besides at all besides Water for the first few days), given that I would advise doing exactly OPPOSITE what Webchickadee suggests, measure out what you need for your trip, put the remainder in another container and then put your measured amount BACK INTO THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER and take it with you. I would then put it into CHECKED luggage. I doubt that they will let you through security with an opened container of a "mystery powder".[/quote']

Hey Rootman, glad you spelled it out. I actually wasn't suggesting she just take the powder in a baggie (definitely could be questioned at the border or airport!). But I neglected to specifically say "in the original container".

So thanks for clarifying!