I will be flying home to Texas from Germany in mid October. By then I will be 6 weeks post op. I am wondering how I can plan for the 13 hour flight. They have a diabetic meal option. I'm just concerned about protein. Any ideas? Thanks in advance

You can use the diabetic meal and take a brotein bar (or shake) with you?

Thanks. I wasn't sure if I could have the bars that soon. I know I can't get liquid through security. Maybe I just take some protein powder and a shaker then ask for milk on the plane.

You'll be amazed at how little you need to eat in that period of time and it's totally manageable to take it with you. When you are closer to your flight and see what you are eating, it will be very easy, I'm positive.

I will be flying home to Texas from Germany in mid October. By then I will be 6 weeks post op. I am wondering how I can plan for the 13 hour flight. They have a diabetic meal option. I'm just concerned about Protein. Any ideas? Thanks in advance

I personally wouldn't worry about protein for that 13 hour trip, have a plan before it happens, you'll be fine! Where in TX? My brother was stationed in Germany for a few years too. I hate it that I never went to visit! Oh well.....anyway, you can always count on chicken noodle Soup being low in calories, has a little protein. Drink some skim milk if you can find it, 1 cup will be 8 or 9 grams of protein. If you're at an airport and there is a Wendy's - their chili, high in protein and calories aren't bad, especially since you won't be able to eat all of it. I'm over three years out and a small chili is one meal and a snack!!! Turkey Jerky is a good snack, or so they say, I try and avoid nitrites and nitrates due to migraines. You can always get a sandwich and eat the meat, I'd personally avoid the full fat cheese that might be on it. Some protein but NOT worth the calories in my book!! Good luck and 'welcome home'.

I personally wouldn't worry about Protein for that 13 hour trip' date=' have a plan before it happens, you'll be fine! Where in TX? My brother was stationed in Germany for a few years too. I hate it that I never went to visit! Oh well.....anyway, you can always count on chicken noodle soup being low in calories, has a little protein. Drink some skim milk if you can find it, 1 cup will be 8 or 9 grams of protein. If you're at an airport and there is a Wendy's - their chili, high in protein and calories aren't bad, especially since you won't be able to eat all of it. I'm over three years out and a small chili is one meal and a snack!!! Turkey Jerky is a good snack, or so they say, I try and avoid nitrites and nitrates due to migraines. You can always get a sandwich and eat the meat, I'd personally avoid the full fat cheese that might be on it. Some protein but NOT worth the calories in my book!! Good luck and 'welcome home'.[/quote']

Thanks for the info. I'm from Mineral Wells. It's a small town about 45 miles east of Ft. Worth. I've lived in Germany for 2 years now. That's 2 years without visiting my people. I'm really excited to see my first grandchild. She will already be 10 months old by the time I get to hold her. I'm really excited! I was nervous about having the surgery so close to our flight date. But I feel good, no complications and slowly relearning how to nourish my body in a healthier way.

Thanks. I wasn't sure if I could have the bars that soon. I know I can't get liquid through security. Maybe I just take some Protein powder and a shaker then ask for milk on the plane.

I had my dr give me a rx that states I need the Protein drinks for a medical condition. I fly every week and have had no problems with my RTD protein!

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I had my dr give me a rx that states I need the Protein drinks for a medical condition. I fly every week and have had no problems with my RTD protein!

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Wow that's a great idea! I fly several times a month. I think I'll ask mine for one too.

Thanks for the info. I'm from Mineral Wells. It's a small town about 45 miles east of Ft. Worth. I've lived in Germany for 2 years now. That's 2 years without visiting my people. I'm really excited to see my first grandchild. She will already be 10 months old by the time I get to hold her. I'm really excited! I was nervous about having the surgery so close to our flight date. But I feel good' date=' no complications and slowly relearning how to nourish my body in a healthier way.[/quote']

Hi neighbor!! I'm in Stephenville !