Planning for the long ride home

[stayingyoung 8]

Ok, so I am headed to Mexico from overseas. The plain ride will be long, but I will need to have approved liquids on the plain with me for the 16 hour flight. How do I navigate what I need, given the flying restrictions?

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[trekker954 421]

are you on a direct flight and where are you flying from? Often its the flights into the US that have stricter policies on liquids. If flying directly into Mexico without a US connection, depending where, you may be able to bring yogurt and such. If you are on a one meal plus shakes for the pre surgery diet, you might make up some turkey and cheese roll ups.

You may have to resort to powders and bring a shaker bottles if you are on liquids only prior to your surgery. You'll need that for the flight home as well. how soon before and how soon after your surgery are you flying?

I suggest you bring a full size, yet flat pillow to put on your tummy and then the seatbelt for your trip home. Those pillows, even on the long flight if in coach are crappy and won't cover enough.

[stayingyoung 8]

are you on a direct flight and where are you flying from? Often its the flights into the US that have stricter policies on liquids. If flying directly into Mexico without a US connection, depending where, you may be able to bring yogurt and such. If you are on a one meal plus shakes for the pre surgery diet, you might make up some turkey and cheese roll ups.

You may have to resort to powders and bring a shaker bottles if you are on liquids only prior to your surgery. You'll need that for the flight home as well. how soon before and how soon after your surgery are you flying?

I suggest you bring a full size, yet flat pillow to put on your tummy and then the seatbelt for your trip home. Those pillows, even on the long flight if in coach are crappy and won't cover enough.

I will be flying back to Japan, so it won't be a short flight. I do not have a liquid pre-op requirement due to lower BMI. I will be flying home after 2 days.

I haven't tried the powders. I hope I won't be gagging on the way home. Thanks for the pillow advice.

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