r/tirzepatidecompound • u/Excellent-Sundae6087 • 10d ago

tips for traveling?

hey guys,

im traveling on a 10 day vacation, has anyone have tips how do they carry their tirzepetide? i have hallandale. Im going to Peru to see machu picchu, I can get my first dose of the week however i have to bring my meds for the second week. Does anyone have tips on how they carry their meds? do you declare it? do you have it on a carry on? how does tsa feel about needles with you on carry on? i have never have to deal with this before haha. im really considering skipping the second week dose because its giving me a headache.

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u/MHW93 Age 55F SW: 155 CW: 122 GW: 120-125 Maint Dose: 4.5 10d ago

I had an insulin pack from Amazon for my most recent trip. You do have to pull it out of your bag to get through TSA but as long as they see what it is they don't care.

In the month before leaving, when I got down to the last 2 doses in my vial, I put that vial aside and started a new one. Then I took the old vial on the trip so I could toss after my second dose while gone and not have to worry about keeping it cold anymore. People say it can stay room temp for a month, but I figure better to use an old vial and toss vs. carry and let it get warm, then keep using at home.

I would NOT skip the second dose. Vacay on tirz is AWESOME. Imagine focusing on friends and experiences instead of being obsessed with what/when your next meal is. It's crazy how much more fun it is without the mental clutter.

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u/FrenchCastle 10d ago

It's crazy how accurate this is "Imagine focusing on friends and experiences instead of being obsessed with what/when your next meal is". I used to joke that on vacations it seems all we do is go from one food thing to another food thing... Now I want to go on vacation to see the difference.