blenders etc

[melynie 10]

Well I'm trying to find something good to blend stuff with especially after surgery. So I'm looking and buying things ahead of time. I just wanted to know has anyone tried the nutribullet and does it work well?

[melynie 10]

And also can anyone tell me any other things I may poss need? I have food scale, measuring cups, a regular blender

[Instyle98 240]

I haven't had my surgery yet (scheduled for 12/31) but I bought the Bella 13330 Blender at Macy's for my Protein Drinks. I like it pretty well. I like that I can drink my shake right from the blender cup. It comes with a lip attachment that you put on after you take the blade attachment off. It's small, quick, easy and fast to clean up. I can blend a drink and put it in the refrigerator or in the freezer in the same cup.

[**IP~LB** 279]

Hi,

Congrats!

I use a vitamix works great. My friend has the one you have and it works just fine. pineapple is a little tough for her but all the berries and bananas do well.

I bought a bunch of 4 oz portion tupperware containers. (baby section at target, so inexpensive) I shove all my food in there and eat it all! I gave away all my 24 oz portion containers. I also bought metal measuring cups for tablespoon size measurements.

[melynie 10]

Thanks for the info. I haven't had my surgery yet and I don't have a date yet. I'm still in my manditory 6 month weight management class. I will be finished the class on feb 14, 2013. I completed everything else my insurance requires. So once my class is over surgery will be on the way. I just like to buy things ahead of time.

[kazjim98 618]

Be sure to get a heating pad...mine was a life saver!

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

I used my daughters baby spoons the first few weeks to teach me to eat small bites. Of course she is 28...but I always kept them in the silverware drawer for some silly reason... LOL

[melynie 10]

Omg I been trying to eat smaller portions and chew like 20 times before swallowing. My dietician told me to start now before surgery. Well I was struggling with that and since u said something about smaller utensils I'm guessing that's why lol. I was still using a regular size fork. I will start using my 2yr old forks now. Thank you so much

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

My pleasure.... It's those little things that help so much. My dr said my bites should be about the size of a finger nail...

[2012 359]

Smaller plates are also nice, most people call them salad plates, this way your plate looks full compared to a regular plate. sugar free popsicles were big for me right after surgery. My throat was sore the first couple of days and these helped sooth and were just good in general. Have a pillow around to press against your belly when you get up from a sitting position.

I also have the Bella and it works pretty good, inexpensive (and probably on a big sale right now or this week) and does the job.

[blpchick 50]

I use the Blender Bottle to mix my Protein Shakes so I can blend them on the go.