Guest guest Posted March 10, 2003 Report Share Posted March 10, 2003 I flew to Cancun just 6 weeks after surgery. I packed some of my protein in my carry on, and some in my checked bags. I keep all of my perscription meds with me in my carry on. You can't take pills in any other container than the original labled container. That is what the airline told me. SO be safe and take the whole bottles. They check the name on the bottle with your ID also. All of my bags were looked threw. They didn't even ask me about the protein.....good thing it was chocolate I guess I also travel with insulin and needles. You must have the needles and insulin together. Bye the way........I only had 3 shakes the whole time I was on vacation. I was too busy having a good time to worry about it. I had lots of protein in the food I ate.....and a few margarita's too. Elvia > I'm flying to Las Vegas next week and need to take my protein powder > with me. I was going to put individual servings into baggies and > pack it either in my carry on or the bag I'm going to check, or maybe > my purse. Has anyone flown with the powder and did it cause a > problem and where did you put it? Also, I've already baggied up my > vitamins and Rx pills, will pills in baggies be a problem? I haven't > flown since 9-11 and don't want to get hassled or worse yet, have > them throw away my protein. > Thanks > Lyn in N. Calif. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2003 Report Share Posted March 10, 2003 I take my protein in the baby PS100 cans. I put the pills in pill holders. I've always wondered if I should carry empty bottles or something. EGAD! Look at the biz I'm in. Take a truckload of stuff. Am always testing something new! LOL! Thanks, Vitalady, Inc. T www.vitalady.com If you are interested in PayPal, please click here: https://www.paypal.com/affil/pal=orders%40vitalady.com Flying with protein powder I'm flying to Las Vegas next week and need to take my protein powder with me. I was going to put individual servings into baggies and pack it either in my carry on or the bag I'm going to check, or maybe my purse. Has anyone flown with the powder and did it cause a problem and where did you put it? Also, I've already baggied up my vitamins and Rx pills, will pills in baggies be a problem? I haven't flown since 9-11 and don't want to get hassled or worse yet, have them throw away my protein. Thanks Lyn in N. Calif. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2003 Report Share Posted March 10, 2003 OH, and have a great time in Vegas. Wish I were going. We were there just one week after 911 for my Daughters wedding in Red Rock Canyon...North of Vegas. That town was so empty....nobody was flying, but we had a wedding! 35 friends and relatives from all over the country showed up and we had a ball. I love that place. GOOD LUCK! Elvia > I'm flying to Las Vegas next week and need to take my protein powder > with me. I was going to put individual servings into baggies and > pack it either in my carry on or the bag I'm going to check, or maybe > my purse. Has anyone flown with the powder and did it cause a > problem and where did you put it? Also, I've already baggied up my > vitamins and Rx pills, will pills in baggies be a problem? I haven't > flown since 9-11 and don't want to get hassled or worse yet, have > them throw away my protein. > Thanks > Lyn in N. Calif. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2003 Report Share Posted March 10, 2003 Hi Lyn., I flew out of Oalkand CA to Hawaii last month, and had no problem ar all with my " pre packaged " protein powder. I used the little " snack sized " baggies, but a measured portion in each...put all of them into a big zip-lock bag...and right into the suitcase! Of course, it was chocolate, LOL...but I am sure that the smell of any of the flavors would be a tip-off...just write protein powder on the front of the big baggie...you should do fine. Holly in N Calif www.abacusfarms.com Flying with protein powder I'm flying to Las Vegas next week and need to take my protein powder with me. I was going to put individual servings into baggies and pack it either in my carry on or the bag I'm going to check, or maybe my purse. Has anyone flown with the powder and did it cause a problem and where did you put it? Also, I've already baggied up my vitamins and Rx pills, will pills in baggies be a problem? I haven't flown since 9-11 and don't want to get hassled or worse yet, have them throw away my protein. Thanks Lyn in N. Calif. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2003 Report Share Posted March 10, 2003 I always take my protein in ziplock bags. I take my vitamins the same way and always in my carry on. KathyM > Hi Lyn., > > I flew out of Oalkand CA to Hawaii last month, and had no problem ar all with my " pre packaged " protein powder. I used the little " snack sized " baggies, but a measured portion in each...put all of them into a big zip-lock bag...and right into the suitcase! Of course, it was chocolate, LOL...but I am sure that the smell of any of the flavors would be a tip-off...just write protein powder on the front of the big baggie...you should do fine. > > Holly in N Calif > www.abacusfarms.com > > Flying with protein powder > > > I'm flying to Las Vegas next week and need to take my protein powder > with me. I was going to put individual servings into baggies and > pack it either in my carry on or the bag I'm going to check, or maybe > my purse. Has anyone flown with the powder and did it cause a > problem and where did you put it? Also, I've already baggied up my > vitamins and Rx pills, will pills in baggies be a problem? I haven't > flown since 9-11 and don't want to get hassled or worse yet, have > them throw away my protein. > Thanks > Lyn in N. Calif. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2003 Report Share Posted March 11, 2003 Lyn-- When we traveled pre 9/11 we were instructed to carry all our vitamins in the original bottles instead of packets. That way if there was any question about what we were carrying, the contents would be clear. As for the protein powder, I think ProScore now carries a smaller travel size that would be ideal! Or perhaps buy samples to take with you since they come prelabled with contents. Rev. Pam in PA Flying with protein powder I'm flying to Las Vegas next week and need to take my protein powder with me. I was going to put individual servings into baggies and pack it either in my carry on or the bag I'm going to check, or maybe my purse. Has anyone flown with the powder and did it cause a problem and where did you put it? Also, I've already baggied up my vitamins and Rx pills, will pills in baggies be a problem? I haven't flown since 9-11 and don't want to get hassled or worse yet, have them throw away my protein. Thanks Lyn in N. Calif. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2003 Report Share Posted March 11, 2003 In all my travels post 9/11 (including NYC) no one has ever said a word about my big bags of protein powder and assorted vitamins. Someone mentioned once said that protein had to be in the original container to get past security so I took a whole tub. What a waste of lugage space. I thought I would have problems flying internationaly with my protein baggies but never have had a problem. I have had issues, this weekend, with my stick blender. It made it to Denver with no problems but almost didn't get home. Security thought maybe I'd whir someone to death. KathyM > Lyn-- > > When we traveled pre 9/11 we were instructed to carry all our vitamins in the original bottles instead of packets. That way if there was any question about what we were carrying, the contents would be clear. As for the protein powder, I think ProScore now carries a smaller travel size that would be ideal! Or perhaps buy samples to take with you since they come prelabled with contents. > > Rev. Pam in PA > Flying with protein powder > > > I'm flying to Las Vegas next week and need to take my protein powder > with me. I was going to put individual servings into baggies and > pack it either in my carry on or the bag I'm going to check, or maybe > my purse. Has anyone flown with the powder and did it cause a > problem and where did you put it? Also, I've already baggied up my > vitamins and Rx pills, will pills in baggies be a problem? I haven't > flown since 9-11 and don't want to get hassled or worse yet, have > them throw away my protein. > Thanks > Lyn in N. Calif. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2003 Report Share Posted March 11, 2003 I wondered the same thing, but I took someone's advice from a while back and sent it ahead. Thankfully, I'm staying with a friend and just ordered one can of protein sent to his house so it will be there waiting for me when I arrive! I'm going to Atlanta, GA in April for a week... Yahoo! Never been there, looking forward to it. Good luck in Vegas, Donna M. Corpus Christi, TX >> Subject: Flying with protein powder I'm flying to Las Vegas next week and need to take my protein powder with me. I was going to put individual servings into baggies and pack it either in my carry on or the bag I'm going to check, or maybe my purse. Has anyone flown with the powder and did it cause a problem and where did you put it? Also, I've already baggied up my vitamins and Rx pills, will pills in baggies be a problem? I haven't flown since 9-11 and don't want to get hassled or worse yet, have them throw away my protein. Thanks Lyn in N. Calif. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2003 Report Share Posted March 11, 2003 I carry the pills I'm using for the week in seven separate pill containers, BUT, I also carry the bottles along with the rx on them, and the vitamins with matching vitamins in the bottles. I HAVE been known to buy cheap vites just for the bottles since they are small, and put my other vitamins in those bottles just to use less space. The substance is the same, although the brand is different. Let 'em figure it out! So far, I've not been stopped for anything. I carry my protein in the big jugs in my carry on, and load several bottles for use on the plane. I am always on the run when I travel, but always manage to get all my goodies in. Got some really weird stares in Japan for popping my vites and swigging down my protein on the streets, or on trains...wherever I happened to be when the clock said it was time. It kept me energetic and was worth all the extra hassle. > > Regards~ > Jacque > Distal RNY, 5/30/00 > Drs. Fox and Oh > 310~127 > Beginning BMI 50.0 > Current BMI 20.4 > I put the pills in pill holders. I've always wondered if I should carry empty bottles or > something. EGAD! Look at the biz I'm in. Take a truckload of stuff. Am > always testing something new! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2003 Report Share Posted March 11, 2003 Dear Lyn... I just returned from Los Vegas, and took my protein in the small zip-lock bags. No problem. However, this is a NEW problem with checking bags. They put the bags through a scanner, and mine beeped. So they did a physical check of everything inside of the bag. After they didn't find anything, the man asked if I packed my bag after putting on hand lotion. Yes, I had used Rosewater and Glycerin. He said the problem is the glycerin in many handlotions. They cause the sensitive reactors to go off in the scanners. No problem at all with the 14 protein bags, not even a question, but I would suggest you put all bags into one large bag to keep them together, and if they come open you are still containing the powder. Good luck on your trip. Naomi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2003 Report Share Posted March 11, 2003 Everyone, Thank you so much for all your responses to my question. I'm pretty confident now that the powder will be fine in baggies. I think I'll take my hormones out of my vitamin baggies though and keep them in my purse. I can live for a few days without my vits but NOT my hormones. Thanks, and wish me luck, I leave Sunday. I can't wait, two days will be a convention, but the rest of the time is for fun. At least this trip I don't have to worry if the seat belt will fit or not on the plane. Lyn in No. Calif. Post Op 12-16-02 -42 lbs. prior to surgery -36 lbs. since surgery Total 78 lbs. gone forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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