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I am planning on having my band placed in the next month or two. This month I'm moving out of my house and into my sister's house for approx 6 months while I build a new house. I'm packing up my kitchen right now and realized I should probably ask y'all what kitchen must haves should I make sure to bring to my sister's house. I'm not talking food, but rather appliances. I already put my mini food processor in a box to bring to my sister's house along with a little microwave egg thing to make egg whites. What appliances/kitchen helps could you not live without post band placement??

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Small containers, measuring cups and spoons, food scale, small plates.

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Items to measure and weigh. Currently using a digital scale, at least two sets of measuring cups, and a set of measuring spoons. Right after surgery my handheld blender for shakes and Soups was very important.

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My Kitchen must haves:

food Processor

Paring Knife

Chef's Knife

Microplane (zest adds flavor to EVERYTHING)

Wood Cutting Board (solid piece if possible)

6 inch Cast Iron Skillet (propperly seasoned)

2 Regular 8 inch Fry Pans

1 qt sauce pan

This because it's amazing: http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/oxo-adjustable-measuring-cup/?pkey=ccooks-tools-new&

Wooden or metal skewers for roasting.

But hey, that's just me.

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I use Ice Tea spoons and shrimp forks. They are little but have long handles. It makes taking smaller bites easier. Also, during my pre op liquids I was putting everything in the blender.

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I realy love my cocktail forks and spoons ..helps keep by bites teeny

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well for me:

i bought a vitamixer

and a electronic digital scale

i also have little (lock and lock) containers to have i prepare my meals/lunch/snacks (small enough to fit my allotment)

a sharp knife

measuring cups

freezer bags/zip lock bags

these are what i use all the time for my banded life.

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I don't use anything special , just normal kitchen equipment.

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Small storage containers...you'll have lots of leftovers. (Or, just be ok with tossing stuff.) Blender, immersion blender, masher thing.

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