Heather - we need travel size Acacia!!!
#298064 - 01/25/07 01:28 PM
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Lisa Marie
Reged: 07/17/06
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Loc: Lakewood, CO
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I'm getting ready to go on a cruise in two weeks, so I'm trying to cover all my bases to ensure that I'll get through all security checkpoints with two containers full of white powder....
I spoke with an agent at TSA (Transportation Security Administration), which is responsible for all domestic security at US airports. They have no problem with any quantity of dry foods, nor did they have an issue with me bringing on two containers of white powder (acacia and natural calm). They said the substances didn't even need to be in their original containers! Cool! However, she did recommend removing the containers from my carry-on and specifically presenting them to the security screeners.
However, I'll also need to deal with Customs and/or the cruise line security. I spoke with the ship's coordinator for my cruise about everything I want to bring onboard. CUSTOMS IS DIFFERENT THAN STANDARD AIRPORT SECURITY! She told me that the white powders MUST be in their original containers. I told her that I also plan to bring a small soft-sided cooler of Bio-K bottles in my checked bag (the 3.5-oz bottles are larger than the allowed 3-oz quantity). She said they do not allow coolers onboard, but that if I get a letter from my doctor (on professional letterhead) specifically stating all the items I need to bring, I won't have any problems.
Glad I called!!
I had planned on only taking enough acacia and natural calm for the week, but now I have to take BOTH (rather large) containers in my carry-on. HEATHER - what are the chances of making a smaller container of acacia, for traveling purposes? I would think this would be useful for anyone traveling internationally, on a cruise, or even domestically; especially with the increased security we have these days. I know I would buy one!
Anyway, I'm sure my doctor won't have any problem helping me out with this; I'm going to talk it over with her this afternoon. Just thought I would pass this info along for any frequent travelers out there!
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Lisa, IBS-C (Vegan)
Stable since July 2007!
Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)
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Cool info, thanks!
And I agree, I'd buy travel size acacia too! I fly to Europe all the time 
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I would also love some travel-size acacia. Especially if the container was durable and refillable.
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I completely agree! I have to fill a small bag with Acacia every weekend and a measuring spoon--I feel so lame when I have to bust it out in the middle of the restaurant! Plus some Acacia tablets would be sooooo helpful.
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Oh yes please - I'd like to place an advance order for Acacia tablets!! As far as I know, soluble fibre tablets of any description are not available OTC in the UK - and I'd only use Acacia, because it's safe for me.
I am good with 4 and a half tbsp daily, but life would be so much easier if I could carry tablets with me so that I don't miss one of my doses. Plus I could split doses even more and take one at lunch - I just haven't been brave enough to do the white powder thing in a crowded staffroom full of people who think my eating habits are strange, anyway!
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I just haven't been brave enough to do the white powder thing in a crowded staffroom full of people who think my eating habits are strange, anyway!
In the meantime, if you wanted, you could put some in a bottle of water ahead of time, and drink it with lunch...no one would ever know! 
Just a note if you do decided to try this...from personal experience, I've learned to sip some water before adding the acacia to the bottle to make some room, then just funnel in and shake.
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Btw, isn't the max dose Acacia 4 Tablespoons a day? You are saying you take 4 and a half :-S
--J
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We're working on travel size packets (like sugar packets) - that's coming pretty soon. The chewable tablets are proving difficult - we're still working on them, but the packets will be out sooner.
Best,
Heather
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Cool!
#298177 - 01/26/07 02:54 PM
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Jeio
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