what to expect when flying with a feeding tube & formula

Hi friends! I recently went on vacation and wanted to make a video about what it is like flying with a feeding tube and feeding tube formula.

I was so nervous going into this flight because i had no idea what to expect but now that i have gone through it i wanted to share what it was like and some tips so that you are ready for when you have to go on a flight with a feeding tube!

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[skylarweber]

TSA Cares is generally very helpful for the day of at airports. I always fill out a form with them when I book my flights to let them know how much formula and liquid I will be traveling with and several airports actually assign a single TSA agent to you the entire way through security. Less stress on everyone considering they aren't short someone who is supposed to be doing regular screening while doing the extended screening for us!

[chloej]

This was an awesome video! It’s true, flying with a feeding tube and formula is such an ordeal if you don’t get TSA cares. I learned that the hard way. I also have a titanium port and they said they had to do a pat down. Ughh it sucked. Going through security with TSA pre-check was a dream even though it was a process.

[Shrinkingviolett]

I have an NJ tube and here we go, I’m new to this.

[anacollins]

Just an fyi tsa has always told me not to check medical supplies because the bag could be lost and they cannot guarantee the temperature so it could freeze or get too hot.

[MrsTrafford]

Travel with your formula/medical supplies in the separate carry on. If it doesn’t all fit, make sure to keep at least 2 days of supplies on you just in case they lose your other bag. Keep medications and tubes/bags/syringes all in the medical supply bag. Even if it’s overweight, it’s all together. Wrap formula in checked bags in a gallon Ziplock then bubble wrap. Getting to the hotel and realizing formula is all over everything because a bag got thrown or smooshed SUCKS.

[alicia_kearns]

Thank you so much for making this video! I'm in the process of scheduling my GJ placement with IR, and I have a vacation planned for this summer. This was so helpful.

[crabbyabby]

such a helpful video! this is a topic that so many people overlook so tysm for explaining traveling with a feeding tube so fellow tubies don’t have to worry as much ☺️

[marzettik]

This will be a great video for people travelling in the USA with a feeding tube. I’m in Canada and my trips were only in Canada. So I just have a lot of meds thus far. You had to keep all meds in their original bottles, have a doctors note and put everything in clear bags. My doctors note also included a passage about otc meds I needed as well. They went through my bag and swab my hands too. Oh wait, one time I had my white cane with me, that was a disaster, they acted like they had never seen a blind person before.

[hearthandhawthorn]

This is so helpful!! I'm flying for the first time with my feeding tube (and service dog)in May and I'm so nervous!! This gave me some peace of mind. I appreciate you! <3

[Faleth]

Never thought about this! Thank you for the information. I don’t fly often but when I do I’ll keep this is mind! ❤

[katiewaldrep]

They definitely don’t have to check the canned formula but they do have to check pre made in your feed bag 🥰 my ex is EOD who use to train TSA. Also call 1800 cares! Saves your money and they are so sweet :) tell them your medical and traveling so they no ahead of time! They will usually open up a free line for you 🥰

[loislaine]

This is so helpful! It is good to know they are not allowed to open our formula. My formula is only good for 8 hours after it has been opened.

[mal-tbqm]

can you talk about good clothes for gastroparesis? especially for bloating.

[arinabarron]

I do wanna stress: The free medical bag is NOT a law required by airlines. Most airlines do offer that accomadation, but some do not. That is a company policy, NOT a right granted by any federal law. Check your airline beforehand!

[brendasmith]

tsa poured out multipules of my food when i went thru i said excuse me??? i needed that shit~

[michellebele]

Thank you so much for that. This video was great! My goal is to get down to FL this year to visit my best friend and I was anxious about flying with the feeding tube and supplies. This helped ease my worries. I’m glad it worked out. I’d be so mad if they opened the formula. That stuff is not cheap and only x amount of formula was/is packed. Did you pack any extra supplies and formula in the medical bag?

[nikkicasias]

I used a airport wheelchair and they rushed me through tsa pre check even though I didn’t pay I didn’t have to take off shoes or take out my electronics all I had to do was take out electronics from my pockets

[rita.sotero]

Do I need a doctors note to travel with more then 10l ml of liquids? Like nutricional formula ( that I drink)