What To Take - Modified For Mexico?

[Shape_Shifter 83]

I came across a great list of suggested items to take for surgery, but since I'm travelling (7+ hours air) I was trying to slim my suitcase down.

1. did you carry on?

2. If you carried on what were the necessities?

--I want to take my laptop because I want to be able to watch a movie or two but I haven't been in the air in 12 years so i don't know if that's really necessary.

-- shampoo/cream rinse, etc. are the travel bottles acceptable for carry on or is it the total amount of liquid?

[StormWarning 194]

This is some information off the TSA website

All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in 3.4 ounce (100ml) or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be 3.4 ounces (100ml) or smaller.

All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a single, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag. Gallon size bags or bags that are not zip-top such as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed. Each traveler can use only one, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag.

Each traveler must remove their quart-sized plastic, zip-top bag from their carry-on and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening. X-raying separately will allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.

The laptop can be carreid on, but sometimes difficult to open, use, as far as comfortability. I have not had my surgery yet, but I did fly to SanDiego to watch my Brother in law graduate the Marines. My flights were 1.5-2 hours long. Now this was the first time ever for me on a plane. (small town, dirt road, country girl here) All my flights had tvs in the back of the headrest of person in front of you. I am not real sure on the fees, but you can swipe your card to watch tv from movies, to regular stations suce as abc, nbc, cbs. etc. Now to save money i assume you are allowed to watch movies on laptop as long as you wait til they approve you to turn your components on. I just found the seats and space limited.

[Livinglifeout 217]

The limit is 3 ounces for a liquid. You do need to place your liquid bag on top through security along with your laptop. They will have you turn on your laptop just to make sure it is a laptop. After they give the ok to turn on electronics devices on the plane you can use your laptop:). You will also have to remove your shoes, so make sure especially on the way home you don't want to have to lace anything. I'm leaving tomorrow and just doing a carry-on for my husband and myself.

[2BThinAlways 17]

Remember to bring some cash in smaller bills if you want to tip the nurses, drivers, etc. They work really hard and definitely appreciate a tip!

[Shape_Shifter 83]

Never thought about tipping nurses, etc. But then again it sounds like the level of personal care far exceeds the states.

HOw much would you tip various people?

Thankyou for the information on flights, movies etc. I guess I need to get on the US airways website to figure out bag weight, size etc. and if they also do movies. It would be a very long flight if i'm watching a boring movie. I have a small rolling suitcase but I don't know if it's small enough.

[robin33 71]

My husband and I just flew united to costs rica for my surgery. They had on demand direct tv for 7.99 for flights longer than 3 hours. We did not have to open the laptop just take it out of our carry on to scan. Had to take off shoes etc to go through security. The limitations above are for carry on. The bottles of Shampoo and stuff are fine in your checked baggage. Please be prepared for your trip back with some Protein powder u can mix with Water. I could not stomach what I took and airplanes and airports r not friendly to recent bariatric patients. My husband walked all over Houston airport to find me chicken noodle Soup so I could sip the broth. I was 8 days out for my ride home. After 4 hours from costa rica to Houston and 3 hr layover then 1.5 hours to Memphis and going through customs and immigration I was exhausted and blacked out. I have never felt so bad in my life. Hope some of this helps u.

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[StormWarning 194]

Ok so I had nothing else to do, and I got the notification that there was a response in the forum, After reading your post, I went ahead and pulled some information for you.

Carry-on bags

Size requirements

You're allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item. Personal items include a purse, briefcase or laptop bag.

• Up to 45 in/115 cm (14 x 9 x 22 in or 36 x 23 x 56 cm)
  
• Up to 40 lbs/18 kg
  

Carry-on rules for US Airways Express

Not sure if you’re on a US Airways Express flight? Please check your confirmation. If you're on a flight operated by Air Wisconsin, Colgan, Piedmont, PSA or Trans States, you’re allowed to carry on 2 items.

• 1 personal item (such as a purse or laptop) in the cabin and;
  
• 1 small carry-on bag. Your carry-on bag will be tagged, placed in the cargo bin and returned plane-side or in the jetway when you arrive.
  

Here is the link for Overhead movies as well as movies on demand. Again I am unsure of the fee associated with these. http://www.usairways.com/en-US/traveltools/intheair/entertainment/movies_current_na.html

They even have wifi for your laptop if you choose to be on the internet. Plans start at 4.95. Here is the link. http://www.usairways.com/en-US/traveltools/intheair/wifi.html

[robin33 71]

My advice is to take as little as possible in ur carry in.

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[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Pack light. You won't need much. Everything I brought fit in my carry on bag. Including my cpap. Which I really didn't need to take.

[Southern Oregon 30]

I would take laptop.

Whether there are movies or TV depends on airlines and whether flight is international. For example, on any domestic (US) flights, US Airways has NO inflight...only to hawaii or off mainland. United is roulette, somtimes has, sometimes not. Southwest--nothing. Virgin America....hear it is great. Rather than chance it, u will have backup with laptop!

[Southern Oregon 30]

Oh, and definitely a rolling bag/briefcase for the latop, small enuf for under seat, if necesssary. I throw small purse in that and then have 18inch carryon for clothes, etc. do not let them gatecheck the briefcase under any circumstances

[Shape_Shifter 83]

Oh, and definitely a rolling bag/briefcase for the latop, small enuf for under seat, if necesssary. I throw small purse in that and then have 18inch carryon for clothes, etc. do not let them gatecheck the briefcase under any circumstances

Thats my problem. I've not flown alot in the last 20 years and it was over 12 years ago when I did fly last. I don't remember what fits under seat/above seat. I have a small rolling suitcase (I have to get it out of the attic to measure) but I'm sure that wouldn't fit under the seat (probably 24"). I have a computer bag that can fit my laptop and a few other essentials if necessary but not meant for bulk. I was thinking maybe a gym bag instead but everyone says get rolling and dont check your bag. I'm not trying to buy new luggage for this trip. Most of our travel is by RV so it would go to waste.

I better get to the airport very, very early because this is goign to be a nightmare.

[Southern Oregon 30]

take both the rolling bag and the computer bag then (IF the computer bag can attach to the rolling bag so that you don't have to lug it).

My shoulders used to hurt/ache from carrying the laptop bag on my shoulder through airports....it's a pain.

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most computer bags will fit under seat. I travel quite a bit. I have a Rick Steves computer bag which does NOT fit in overhead in smaller planes (the turbo prop kind) where they gatecheck your carryon's...it will fit under the seat. Just measure ahead of time. Even that bag tho, I can throw in a small purse (which I then take out after getting the carryon into overhead and perhaps the computer bag...). You can have TWO things.....the one with personal items/laptop/purse AND the carryon luggage. I think carryon is restricted to like 18 x 9 x something....(go to your airlines website and find the description). The personal items/laptop/purse just has to be able to fit under the seat, and that is like 9 inches high by 20 inches wide (maybe?)...I will measure my rick steves bag if I can find the measuring tape.

What I see most often in the security line is folks getting stuff taken away as they throw the bottle of shampoo/mouthwash/etc in their carryon. Or have a full water bottle in there. The hotels will most likely have shampoo/conditioner/lotion, if you can deal with their brand. Put all your liquids in a sandwich size baggie and put it in an easy to reach place so you can grab it to put in the bin separately. Most of the time, I tell my family NOT to wear flipflops on a plane, but in this instance, take shoes that you can slip/on off without bending over on teh way back and if the only shoes that will work is flip flops, that's what it has to be. (my flip flop rule is after reading Pilot Scully's (spelling?) book about how he manuveured the plane into the Hudson rather than crashing...it is all about preparation for emergency and passengers can prepare for emergency by being dressed for the emergency, i.e., sturdy shoes that will help you get out of a plane, no nylon clothing, knowing where the exits are, etc.).

[Shape_Shifter 83]

Thank you. That helped greatly. I wasn't planning on flip flops because I understand support hose need to be worn and that I'll probably be cold post-op. 7 hours of freezing in-flight is not my idea of fun.

Luckily i dont use alot of product, hair or otherwise. Need good creamrinse and my toothpaste so I'll have no problems there. I guess I'll have to buy a drink at the airport.

[Southern Oregon 30]

I see you are in Maryland, what airline are you flying? I will try to help you plan this....this is do-able.

(socks for the cold feet and I hadn't heard of a support hose requirement, other than if you are prone to clots....hmmmmm...will have to go read my info (am not with Dr. Kelly, so maybe this is his thing).