I am going to Costa Rica in July for a mission trip. I will have absolutely no control over food options. I am only allowed one bag under 50 pounds, so carrying my shakes and enough food for the 9 days are not an option.

I didn't think I would have to worry about this until I flew to KY to visit my friends. I don't know if it is the flying or what but I am very tight. I went to the grocery store and loaded up on shakes, Soup, Water, etc. So I am managing although not eating much. Now I fear I may have problems on my Costa Rica Trip.

I only have 1.0cc in my band.

Should I not worry and wing-it, or get at least a partial un-fill.

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How long has it been since you flew to Kentucky? If it has just happened hopefully it won't last long. If it only lasts a day or two maybe you could just take enough shakes, etc. to Costa Rica to get you by a day or two. I understand the issue with the weight limit on the baggage. I am dealing with it all the time. I was always okay when the limit was 60lbs. but getting to 50 has been harder than I thought it would.

Personally, I would try and keep my fill.

Even without the tightness after flying issue I would try and carry a few shakes with me. Just in case you were to have any problems (i.e. PBing) you would have something to get by on. I ordered the travel pack of strawberry Sorbet from unjury.com because you just mix it with Water. I always have them with me just in case.

Costa Rica is beautiful!

I'd leave it filled. Also, you can get Protein shakes in instant packages. Open and add Water. Or, often I buy Protein Bars and carry them in my bags when traveling. It's not what you'd want to eat all the time, but it could account for things like Breakfast, Snacks, etc.

Have fun on your mission trip! I SO want to do that sometime.

I didn't even think about the Instant packages for shakes. Which ones are good? I have tried WW Cappicino which was good with milk.

I have looked at Protein bars many times and never bought them because I am allergic to all nuts. Most have nuts and/or Peanut Butter in them. Anyone have suggestins on bars without nuts or peanut butter?

I am still in KY until Wednesday. I have been here 6 days and still feeling very tight. I have to drink hot tea in the mornings to get my meds down. My mission trip starts July 7th.

Lean Body has packets of Protein shakes that I carry with me when traveling. They also have pre-made 4 packs as does EAS shakes.

I can see how you'd have to be very careful about the bars.

Well I am still having trouble eating. Made a Chicken casserole dish, green beans, and mashed potatoes. Basically I could only easily get down 1/2 cup of potatoes. No matter how small the amount and how much I chewed the chicken and the green beans hurt! I am leaning toward maybe an unfill to .5cc one week before going especially if I am still not able to eat very well. I won't have the luxury of covering up my food for a hour or two then trying to eat it again like I do now.

If you are having trouble eating most solid foods, then get a partial unfill. You will feel better and not "worry" when you are in Costa Rica. Make your trip enjoyable either way!!!

Shawn

Weirdest thing! The whole time I was in KY I could barely eat anything. Flew home and I am able to eat a lot easier. I still drink hot tea in the morning, but then I am OK to eat. I get full on a cup on anything, but I am not PBing! Now I am totally confused, but I have a plan of action. Take tea bags and powdered protein mix.