PACKING MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR AN AIRPLANE TRIP 

You guys!!! Let me know your flying tips- medical or just normal flying tips! Let’s flood the comments with good ideas :) ready, set, take off!

This is silly, but I wanted to share. I saw a mother and her son at Target yesterday. They BOTH had dexcoms on their arms. Because of the normalcy your vlogs have created for basically all things medical, I realized I didn’t stare and wonder. Just a mere glance and the thought “oh! Mary has a dexcom.” You expose us to things that help us respect others and their different abilities. You create a wave of understanding with your channel. You guys are amazing.

Love the closet hanger idea. I usually pack in plastic bags or zippered pouches to make finding things easier. A tip I got while working at a Boy Scout camp was to put outfits together in gallon ziploc bags. T-shirt, socks, underwear all folded together. When dirty ones come off, make sure they’re dry, put them in an empty bag, and back in the tote or backpack. I’ve used this when traveling and needing special outfits. Even putting slip and nylons together helps keep things neat and organized. Ziplocs are also great for service dog needs and equipment. I usually have two meals for mine portioned out in my carryon bag even if I am checking most of his food or planning to get it at the other end. Enjoy your trip! ✈️🐾💖🐾✈️

Bringing your emergency medications in your carry on is a good idea too just in case you need them while on the plane or if your luggage gets lost. Awesome video!

Thank you for covering the part about medical supplies flying for free!! I'm flying next month, so I'm so grateful you guys posted this. I've always cut down on the amount of clothing and stuff I bring to make sure I have enough room for all of my medical supplies! I never realized if I had my supplies in a separate bag I'd be able to have a normal amount of clothes with me.

I always travel with my medical supplies in a special carry on bag and I keep my meds in the original packaging because sometimes airlines will question what types of drugs you are carrying. I need to take heavy painkillers like endone so keeping it in the original package allows them to see it’s a prescribed medicine for me. I keep everything in baggies too. That’s a great tip.

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That hanging clothing organizer idea is just ingenious. Love it! Thanks so much for sharing these! Hope you two are doing well today.

Hey Mary, just a quick thing we just learned: the pocket-sized epinephrine injections are available again. The Auvi-Q's were recalled a few years ago but have since come back. We visited Mike's asthma and allergy doctor and he informed us. We were actually able to get FOUR for absolutely free! The doctor just had to initiate something with the specialty pharmacy that the manufacturer uses. They called us and that was that. Super awesome since usually epipens are a bit expensive. Hope you guys have a great trip!

Have you ever used packing cubes? They are a game-changer. If it is a short trip I pack them by outfits. For a long trip I use categories, i.e. shirts, pants, etc.. I also use a Flip Fold for laundry. Your clothes end up flat and unwrinkled. It's great at home, but even greater on a trip. The cubes keep your clothes from shifting around and everything comes out ready to wear.

Hi, I'm Brazilian, and I just love yours vlog... You guys are so awesome and has taught me so many things, including having joy in hard moments... There are 2 reason that is moving me to write this, actually. One, I'm so glad, to actually find and a channel, where the people talk in English so much... Smoothly... I'm learning English and I just appreciate this so much. And the second reason is, because I also learn LIBRAS that mean, translated to English freely, Brazilian language of signs (match with ASL and things like this) and when Peter said: be in an airplane you, for real, made de sign of "flying in an airplane" sign, for me, it's so funny because the coincidence!! Just love you guys! Stay strong and all the prays for your family!! PS: Ollie boy is amazing.

I don't have nearly as much medical stuff as you do, but if I don't make a list before packing, I can GUARANTEE you, something's gonna be forgotten lol.

Have you considered getting TSA precheck? I pack a of my nebs, pills, etc (I don’t have as much as you, but still I have stuff) and they don’t bat an eye. They haven’t opened my suitcase in two flights so far. Also, you don’t have to wait in line or take clothing off, so that saves energy. I love love love it.

I used to travel every 3 months for 10 days straight to a small remote community, so I made an excel spread sheet that I could print off as a check list.

So excited to see where your travels will take you??!!?? :) I have a couple travel tips... 1. If you need to keep items cold and your ice packs (cause they are a form of gel) get taken at security, travel with on empty screw on cap style ice bag. Your nearest post security starbucks or smoothie stand will add ice to it for you. Make sure your items are in a bag with your name and details on it and ask the flight attendant to keep it on their ice for the flight, especially if it's a long trip. Just dont' forget it!! Set a phone alarm 20mins less than the length of the flight so you can ask the FAs for your items back before landing. 2. Mary if you or your bag get "pulled over" at security you can always ask the security official to change their gloves. Especially if they have to route through your bags.... Their gloves are not changed as often as one would think. 3. Travel with disinfectant baby wipes... wipe down your airplane seat, seat belt, tray table, arm rests etc. Also if you're staying in a hotel room. Disinfect the TV remote, all counters, handles, door knobs, tables, chairs etc... Rule of thumb, if you touch it disinfect it. Cheers, I hope you both have a great trip!! From your favourite Canadian Flight Attendant

Something I do for my daughter I keep a three ring binder on all her medical history and medicine. I keep a current list of everything I need to take with me in an emergency or if I have to tell my husband to bring things to us when we have to go to the hospital. Our three ring binder has saved us many times.

That's such a good idea with the closet organizer thing!!!

you two are so strong together so very supportive love your channel

One big tip, never fly with United Airlines, recently they killed a personal pet by forcing the dog into the overhead bins and they also sent someone's pet dog to Japan, even though the family was only flying within the US, not international flying.

How about suggestions for flying with a Service Dog. What you need to pack for the dog? Does the dog get a bag of his own? What paperwork is needed? TSA check? All the important stuff for a first flight! Maybe an idea for a video?

My best friend for packing is packing cubes. I put things into snaplock bags then into packing cubes. 1 packing cube is full of feeding tube supplies.(Syringes,giving sets, tapes, skin prep, adhesive remover, for Mary (Tube pads)) 1 packing cube of diabetes supplies (Medications, spare glucometer, strips, lancets, low treatments) (Mary your dexcom supplies also) 1 packing cube of meds (I keep mine in the boxes) 1 packing cube of accessories for medical devices (such as chargers and instructional card incase of errors) Also for formula I use the gallon snap lock bags then wrap in a teatowel put it in a packing cube as a second line of defence. I carry my epipen in my handbag in an insulation case of ebay. And all other temperate sensitive medications I have a small insulated bag for that which also goes in the medication packing cube. Mary could also put nubuliser stuff in a packing cube. Then i also use the packing cubes for clothes. If it's only a few days I will put an outfit in a snaplock bag and then into the cube for easy access.

I did an excel spreadsheet with formulas for all of the medical supplies we needed. So all I have to do is put on the number of days we will be gone and it calculated how much I need to being. When a new medicine is added I put it on the spreadsheet so it is ready for the next adventure. 🤗

I love that you've made a list for yourself. Just a suggestion, take that list with you too, packed with the items, so if anything happens, other people can quickly find what you need. AND... take a list of your medications, and the phone numbers for your medical practitioners, and make sure you have some juice or something for lows too...

We use those clear bags from port stuff or IVIG etc for everything! So useful.

Yesssssss! Reusing medical shipment bags! We do that too!

I love the shoe organizer/clothes idea!

I love the shoe hanger idea. Something I thought of too is to go through your lost everyone you pack to leave,because I have left some of my chargers in motels.

Great tips! I call the airport, airline, hotel and let them know that I have medical supplies and any other information that will help them and me. I let them know if I’ll need help with connecting flights.

Im a pharmacy technician and what I usuallly recommend to patients is to buy a small cooler bag or box with the ice packs as it keeps meds cooler for longer until you reach your destination. Most airlines will store it on board then , comes in handy for the car etc also. Happy holidays

It makes me sooo happy to see you as a happy person (i think so...hopefully). I have CF too and I know how bad it can be, but you, i mean you both(peter is such a good husband btw) are handling that illness so strong an positive. You're such an inspiration :) thank you for showing us different Situations from your life. I would be happy to hear from you. Love Lia (sorry for bad english, I'm a german student...gave my best haha xD)

The packing tips we're awesome, thanks guys!

So happy your feeling better

Mary, you and Peter both continue to be such a huge inspiration! The posture change at 0:22 made me admire and love you even more, which I truly did not think was possible. 👌🏻 Enjoy your vacation and have fun! 😊

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You don't need travel tips, you're doing great! Take care and Bon voyage!!! 💞❤️

Mary, you are very organized. Of course you have to be with the amount of supplies you use. A list is a good idea. Love the clothes organizer.

If you travel overseas in Australia, and you take medication for mental health, you'll need an official letter from your psychiatrists to clarify dosage and types of meds :) i work at a specialist office and many people leave this to the last minute so if possible, request this letter as early as you can!

That shoe organizer is genius!!!

I saved the inculcated mailed packages and ice packs from when my dad was on IV meds and the baggy trick also has been one of my favorite things I did also when my dad was on a lot of meds. I hope y’all travel safe!

Those are great tips, I love the clothing idea!

I'm a new subscriber. I don't even know how I found your channel, but I'm hooked! I've been binge watching for the last few days & your story is amazing! Your videos literally put me into a better mood, & your joy is contagious :) 💚 Thanks for sharing!

I always tell my husband I am the "baggie queen" lol I keep every single baggie our sons supplies come in. That is a good idea to keep the foil mailers. I wish I had thought of that! I usually go through his daily schedule in my head and pack in that order but x's whatever amount we will be gone plus 3 extra days worth. I keep a spare pump charger in his bag with this nebulizer, pulse ox and suction machine so that way when I grab it I know I will have his pump charger (learned this one the hard way). I also pack a multi outlet as we know there are never enough outlets for all of the medical equipment in one spot. Have a great trip!

Hi Mary and peter! I love your tips! Another idea if your clothes get too bulky in the shoe organizer is that you can put that whole thing in one of those air tight roll bags (not sure what they are called) but it’s like a vacuum bag minus the vacuum! And it compressed everything and gives you more room! 😊

I package my meds the same as you and make sure to take as carry on in case luggage gets lost

If its an intrnatonal flight have your doctor write a letter stating what each medication is for as i did this before my overseas trip in 2014 as this helps with coustoms

Thank you for this information. I did not know that medical supplies travel for free. I am getting ready for a trip in July and was worried about how to fit my Lymphodema machine in my suitcase. Now I will pack 2 cases.

Great Great Tips for traveling especially with medical supplies👍👍🌹

I have always made lists for all my travels, but this will be my 1st time making a list that includes all the meds I have to take and I was still trying to decide whether to check them in or carry them since they are so much lol Specially since I am flying international and I have to fly with all the meds in their original recipients. But since I am only going for 4 days I think I will take them on my carry on, specially since they will be rolling me on a wheelchair and taking my crutches to store in a compartment. This video couldn't have come in a better time. Thanks guys!

Silly question, but I am always scared to death that the company would lose my suitcase with my meds.. so I always take with me on board essentials and vitals meds, just in case.... also if you travel abroad, you need to keep all the meds packages for customs clearance

Vaccum seal bags are great for packing clothes. Hope you guy's have a safe trip. Can't wait to find out where you're going xx

If you don’t have exactly the same routine every day in terms of treatment and medication, a good tip is to write down your routine for however long yet trip is. For example, if you’re going somewhere for 4 days, keep a journal of every medical item/treatment/medication that you use for the duration of 4 days. Then you can just pack off of that journal.

can you do a video on packing ollies stuff for an airplane trip?

You are so organised Mary bless you, you have given me plenty to think about Can’t wait to see where you’re all flying too😍🛩 Make sure you rest in between all of your crazy packing, it can really take it out of you Good night guys🙏🏼❤️🐶xxx

Timely! I am headed to a continuing education at the vet school in WI. I have actually traveled on tube feeds and TPN to Switzerland and that was nuts so I am an ole pro. BUT I like your zip lock bag idea and will try it this time!

I pack my meds in the comblers, but I put a printed out list of medication, dose, etc (and pill description) so the airport isn't like "AHHHHHHH DRUG DEALER!"

My family has learned to always pack daily medications in your carry-on so if your baggage gets lost you will still have necessary meds on hand

Omg! That is genius with the shoe orginiser! I suppose the only problem would be where to hang it. Soon I am going to a hostel so I might just bring some hooks with it and hang it on the end of my bed! Great video guys looooooove it!

PRAYING for you

I always pack anything super important that you can't be without in my carry-on bag...medications and other things I can't be without,just in case they lose your luggage

What a great idea, using the hanging thing to pack with. Hope you have a wonderful trip.😀

Have a safe flight .... enjoy & return home safe ! Hope you have a fun week planned for Ollie as well . Love Herma 🌹🌹🐆

I am leaving on Sat for a trip and have a feeding tube and port. Thanks for posting this.

I do lists too! I have feeding tube, ostomy, and TPN supplies plus daily and as needed medications, then joint braces as well. No joke for a week trip I had to bring 3 suitcases (one full of formula and TPN plus enough supplies for two days of TPN/feeds and medications; one full of all the other medical supplies; one full of clothes and personal things), a duffel bag for more clothes and electronics, and lastly a backpack for the things I need right then and there. I also save the bags and icepacks the homehealth company sends because they are so useful

I pack my nebulizer, meds and accessories in my carry on. Would like to put it in checked with clothes but afraid it might break under pressure in cargo hold. Love the clothes organizer, going to try that when I go see grandkids in TX. Didn't know medical items travel for free. I use the wheelchair transport which is a godsend. I cant even walk to mailbox without having an asthma attack. I have a referral for Boston to check for COPD. I have never ever smoked. I was told this all might be from second hand smoke. I too learn a lot from the Frey Life, including chest therapy. I call it that cause it gets the mucus up. I don't have a vest but I use a WAHL massager from Walgreens. I will also check into getting my epi-pens re-issued. Thank you Frey Family for all the info. Have a great time on your trip!!!

Awesome tips guys !!

Have a wonderful trip guys! xxxx

When I flew, I was told I had to have my meds in original prescription bottles due to the "War on Drugs" and the "Patriot Act." I could not carry on any medication out of it's bottle, not even if it was one dose. The first time I checked meds and awaited until I got to my destination. Some were stollen! Now I place them in a carry-on bag and refuse to let them out of my sight. I do still check medical equipment.

Omg I love that shoe organizer idea

Have fun!

wait do we know where you’re going yet?? I’m hoping its Scotland! 💕

Travelling internationally is different with medications. You need to have all your medications in original packaging. Plus you need documentation from your doctor stating what your medications are. Different countries have different rules for some classes of medications. On one of my trips I sailed into Japan and all my medications stayed on the ship during our day excursion, so that was fine. My doctor however warned me that I needed time to notify Japan of one of my medications if I was to fly into Japan. Point being, travelling overseas, you need to talk with your doctor a good couple of months before your trip, in case a country you are visiting has different rules and regulations on medication type drugs. Besides needing to check on whether you require vaccinations. I'm always take my medical requirements as carry on. It is possible that your luggage could accidentally end up in another country. Also, it is easier if you are required to not just declare your medications but have them checked at customs, if they are all in one bag, along with the paperwork from your doctor. On one trip, I was extremely worried about taking one of my pain medications to China. Arriving in China by plane around midnight, customs really weren't worried about incoming passengers. As our point of exit was via ship, I had to ensure what I took into China was allowed to exit with me. So I went to the empty items to declare stations and asked to talk with a customs officer. While that was happening, people started lining up behind us. I only had to show my doctor's medical letters etc and I was immediately cleared. Someone travelling with us did the same thing. As one of his medications was in liquid vials and customs didn't know about it, he got held up and they needed to know everything about that medication. So you can never be too careful. Do the right thing going overseas. Be really prepared with having your doctor list your medications etc.

i was just thinking of you all! great timing! hope your trips goes super well!!

I love your intro so much.

Have a great trip!

Is it true that feeding tube pumps will break if they're stuck through the airport x-ray machine?

Happy Monday! This was uploaded on my birthday. 😂😃 Thanks for the awesome videos!

Great tips!

I wish I was that organized

Do you have a set of saddlebags for Oliver? That would be like a free, bonus carry-on.

So going to use the shoe hanging thing for when I go on my cruise in December OAO so awesome!

Did you call the airline ahead of time for your medical liquid supplies? I usually bring my meds in clear plastic bags in their original bottles because the security people like to take out the bottles and check each one.

If you have any refrigerated meds put them in a small cooler, with cold packs like you said and the flight attendant can put them in the refrigerator on the plane. I always make sure I have what I might need for the day I fly and the next day (meds and toiletry items) in my carry on. Make sure you also take whatever emergency food items that you need as well. I think you can get a waiver ahead of time to bring it through TSA so you don’t have to buy it in the gate area which is so cost prohibitive. I do make lists of everything I need to bring for each person in my party. The “zip-lock” type of bags are one of the best ways to take almost anything with you. As you use the item inside you can use the med-large bags to re-pack your dirty clothes so your bag doesn’t start to smell or mildew on the way back home.

These are all amazing tips I have had one problem going through TSA and x ray screening for carry on stuff like I had you carry on beading supplies and they actually took them all away from me because they did not believe that they were from my feeding tube even though I had all the paperwork and everything as per needed from my doctor saying that it was my food and all my feeding tube supplies but I'm in the middle of a lawsuit about that. But thank you for all of your amazing tips. I didn't know that all medical supplies can be checked for free.. I have been paying for my extra bags the last few trips.

Here in the U.K. I have to leave my meds in either the packets they come in or a dosset box which is like your weekly box but it has the names and doses of the meds. If I am flying internationally I have to get a fit to fly from my doctor saying that I need to carry my needles for insulin pen and the spare pens. I also have to have a letter from my orthopaedic consultant saying I have a permanent cast in my foot that can't be split open to fly, it looks odd as it completely covers my foot toes included.

How do you take your feeding tube formula through security? I'm guessing it's more than the tsa fluid limits. Is it bc it's attached to you already that it wouldn't be a problem? Hope you have a great trip where ever you are going!

Hey guys I hope you have a lovely trip Sending you all lots of 💖 xxx

Did you know if you just have 1 bag full of only medical supplies. Airlines cant chg baggage fees. And it can be gate checked. Not checked in bag.

just from experience! don't just think about putting your MUST weekly meds in carry on bag, incase your check in gets lost, because imagine if your carry on bag just happened to be stolen!

Have a great trip

I love all the good tips thanks so much.

what happened to the monarch vest that you gotten? wouldnt that be easier to travel with than the big bulky vest machine?

Hay Mary hope that you are doing well

Also include chargers for things like feeding tube pumps

If I bring a humidifier to attach to my trilogy ventilator for sleep at night that the bags of water connected to the humidifier I need are counted as medical supplies it won't surpass the liquid limit because it is medical related? Is that more of a tsa question.

P.S did you put Oliver's food in your medical bag? I have been told by someone that dog food, even for service dog, does not count as medical supplies and thus not put it in a medical bag that is flying free

I recently flew to Florida (yikes lol) one thing I always do is carry on my vest machine. I don't trust checking it in and it getting damaged. I also get 3 weeks worth of pill cases so I don't have to pack all the separate bottles of meds.

Omg I didn't know mary had an epi-pen if u don't mind me asking what are u allergic to?? I'm only wandering because my brother has an epi-pen for shellfish 🦐 x

So when traveling does Ollie travel with you inside the plane or in a travel case somewhere else

Are you flying with the non portable vest or the portable one?

I have to bring a lot of meds so I have a couple of good tricks, too.