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The time is finally here. My family and I leave for Hawaii at the beginning of the week and the panic is staring to set in. We will be flying for 10.5 (hopefully for the first time being able to use the tray table and without seatbelt extenders) I've been really concerned about Protein and traveling for so long without access to my go to foods. I am 16 weeks post op.

My tentative plan is to drink a Premier Protein in the morning before our 6 am flight and I will be carrying on a cheese stick and a P3, plus some beef Jerky. I'm really not excited about any of these choices, but I feel like it is necessary to avoid the carbs and bad choices available to me in the airport and on the plane. I really do not like any Protein Bars, but I have purchased some for the flight just in case. I will also be packing shakes in my checked luggage for our stay.

Any other ideas or suggestions?

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When I travel on a plane (short distances or long distances), I usually take Protein powder and a Blender Bottle and shake up a shake when I need it. Since it is powder, it is easy to pack in a gallon-size zip-loc and TSA doesn't have an issue with it. I just have the FA bring me an empty glass for it.

I haven't had to rely on shakes or powder on an every day basis since about a month post-op, but they come in handy on travel days. (Even if I have to remind myself, on those days, that food is just fuel and I have to drink the disgusting things for that reason!!)

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