Run - don't walk - to get the Magic Bullet!

[gingerjane 5]

So, I'm on day three post op (Surgery was Monday) and we're on pureed foods - the consistency of applesauce. Well, last year I bought a Magic Bullet from my mom's neighbor and thought "Maybe I'll use it one day". I got it out today and it's AMAZING!

For my mushy dinner tonight I made some ricotta cheese ravioli (get the micro because there are less carbs) and boiled them. Added them in my little cup with some low-sugar spaghetti sauce, a little bit of parm cheese (shredded) for Protein and then a scoop of Protein powder. Blended it up and voila - a pretty tasty applesauce-consistency dinner! :thumbup:

I also blended up a piece of turkey sausage just for a few bites (hubby made turkey smoked sausage) and it was fine, too.

HIGHLY recommend them for my fellow bandsters!

[perryjoyce 0]

I've always wondered about those! Great to know, I'm still in the "how am I gonna eat only liquids and mushy foods for three weeks" phase. I can't wrap my head around it just yet, but knowing there are solutions out there really helps! :thumbup:

[gingerjane 5]

It's honestly not that bad. You still get the same taste, just already mushed for you. :thumbup:

I am SO glad that I bought this thing when I did. I think later I'm going to use it for some Protein shakes and stuff.

[ThreeDaysLong 0]

I would agree, the Magic Bullet is AWESOME. I am one day post op...and used it for two weeks prior to surgery for my pre-op diet (aka Protein Shake Diet) Took a little while to create the PERFECT shake but the Bullet makes it soooo simple...plus its easy to clean...a bandster MUST.

[Spartan 4]

I LOVE the Magic Bullet.

but here's a warning.....I have had TWO of them. The reason I have had two is because the motor on the first one burned out. It is IMPORTANT that you use it in little "blasts"...hold the top down for just a few seconds at a time. It should NOT be used like a regular Blender where you just let it run....use short little bursts, and you'll do just fine with it.....it's a great device!

[catmom50 0]

I got the bullit for Christmas knowing I would be wanting it post op. I have used it every day since surgery for my Protein Shakes, Soups etc. It's a lifesaver. It makes the best fruit smoothies (with vanilla Protein pwdr). I buy the big bags of fruit from costco and use milk and top it off with a scoop of sugar free cool whip.

Margie (23 days post op)

[matilda01 0]

OK, now I think I need a Magic Bullet. I have some questions....

1) Where do you buy it? Can you get it in stores or is it better to get it on-line?

2) What do they usually cost?

3) I don't have a food processor anymore. Should I get a food processor instead or is the Bullet better (at least for the mushy stage, which I start in 10 days).

Oh, and for mushy recipes, check out the food/recipe section here on LBT. There are pages & pages of mushy recipes. I found a bunch I can't wait to try!

[gingerjane 5]

OK, now I think I need a Magic Bullet. I have some questions....

1) Where do you buy it? Can you get it in stores or is it better to get it on-line?

2) What do they usually cost?

3) I don't have a food processor anymore. Should I get a food processor instead or is the Bullet better (at least for the mushy stage, which I start in 10 days).

Oh, and for mushy recipes, check out the food/recipe section here on LBT. There are pages & pages of mushy recipes. I found a bunch I can't wait to try!

You can get them online or in stores. I think Target carries them. I know Macy's and Bed, Bath and Beyond have them. If you sign up for BBB's newsletter, they send you a 20% off coupon for their store. Might get it cheaper!

2) I don't know their typical cost. I bought mine from my mom's neighbor. She had a yard sale and NEVER used it and I got it for $10. (Still in the box!) I think they're like $70? I'm not sure.

3) Truthfully - I think they're better than a blender or food processor. You get two different blending blades, plus it comes with these different cups - I think I have six in all, and you can literally blend your entire days worth of food in a few cups and be done.

I make my Protein shakes in them every single morning. I LOVE mine. It's quick to do. Plus, you can make all sorts of single serving meals in them which is good if your family is eating something else. :frown:

[porter11 0]

I have to admit...I had NO clue that a Magic Bullet was when I saw this post. So I looked it up online and I was like OMG I want one of those but @ 99 bucks I was like huh no way....BUT then I had a thought...........craiglst.com!! I went on there and found a lady that was selling a BRAND NEW ONE. She was asking 45 for it but ended up coming down to 35 BUCKS! I went to pick it up last weekend!!!! I was so happy. The thing had NEVER even been opened. I'm getting everything ready...I have 6 months to go before surgery!! Thanks for posting this great info.

[CalicoskiesNC 2]

I got mine a few weeks ago at costco. It was $44.99 and was the "deluxe" setup, with 2 blades and lots of cups and even a mini blender attachment. I really like it.

[TracyW2 137]

I have had mine for a couple of years and love it.

[ChicagoWinter 0]

I must admit, when I read the title of this post I thought you were talking about something completely different. I suppose my mind must be in the gutter. *grin*

[Spartan 4]

I must admit, when I read the title of this post I thought you were talking about something completely different. I suppose my mind must be in the gutter. *grin*

Naughty Girl. :frown:

[CalicoskiesNC 2]

Chicago, you must have been thinking like my husband when I was on the way back from costco and told him what we had bought, I said and "I got a Magic Bullet for 44.99" and he says "they sell THAT stuff at Costco and you bought it where everyone could see?????" I had a very good laugh!

[smyz64 0]

They sell them at Walmart for between $40 and $50 bucks with all the gear.

I had used mine on a diet that was monitored (prior to ever considering WLS).