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Does anyone have some ideas about traveling shortly after the surgery? We will be flying from Houston to Boston staying in that area a week (NH, CT, MA) then flying home to Houston. I'm doing well on full liquids right now and will be in puree/soft foods stage by then. I know I'll take some Protein Powder, but after that I have no master plan! Has anyone had to travel while still on the post-op diet?

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If you can do bars, maybe try and take some of those. You'll be in a good stage by the time you travel so you should get lots of suggestions from the other post-ops on what you can take/have.

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I'm in the same boat - will be traveling 2 weeks post-op. Some ideas (and will look forward to others): Starbucks has greek yogurt. Wendy's has chili that can be mashed up. McDonalds has oatmeal (prob not much Protein though). Premier shakes are pre-made and can be bought at costco - high Protein, low carb. Although you said you'll be bringing powder on the road, I think I will pack some pre-mades for when I'm not in a position to do the mixing. With regard to the mixing, at Target/Walmart, you can get a mini-blender that holds 16 oz and is very travel friendly.

To the extent you'll have a refrigerator, cottage cheese, string cheese might be good options. Same mashed bananas.

Good luck! Let us know how it goes!

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Very good to know! I'll check out the blender at Target and I think I'll look at some fast food websites to see if they have any nutritional info on their menu items. My plan is taking shape! Thanks so much :)

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Very good to know! I'll check out the blender at Target and I think I'll look at some fast food websites to see if they have any nutritional info on their menu items. My plan is taking shape! Thanks so much :)

Just curious on how it went for you?? I will be traveling during my soft food stage as well. I know we will plan to go to a few fast food restaurants while we travel and I'm trying to plan ahead. Breakfast - eggs, lunch - ??

Thanks!

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Just curious on how it went for you?? I will be traveling during my soft food stage as well. I know we will plan to go to a few fast food restaurants while we travel and I'm trying to plan ahead. Breakfast - eggs' date=' lunch - ??

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I travelled when on soft foods and I did just fine. I did a shake a day, yogurt, when possible, took babybel cheeses with me, and also packed a packet or two of ProtiDiet Soups. I didn't need the Soups. I had scrambled egg for breakfast, the insides of a chicken sandwich for lunch (ordering a sandwich no mayo, no veggies, and no bun confused everyone) and crab cake for dinner.

I also asked the Starbucks lady for an iced soy latte blended with a scoop of Protein powder. You might want to doctor that with a pump of sugar-free Syrup if you like your coffees sweet.

On the plane I got a fruit and cheese plate and ate half the cheese, put the rest away for snack. On the way back, I ate half a Quest bar on the plane. Totally doable.

I found the problem was not whether I could find food to eat. The problem was it was TOO EASY to find food to eat--including things I really shouldn't eat and didn't, but they tempted me. It was an exercise in self-discipline for sure.

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