Sleeved last week and after brief pre op diet am already sick of protein shakes! We just bought a vitamix today for about $400- and I am certain that this blender is gonna be the key to this diet being doable. My wife has already used it twice today to make two of the best soups I have ever tasted, and they are high protein and low fat! I can not believe I dropped that much $$$ on a blender, but it is likely the best money I have ever spent. So buy one, even if you have to scrounge the cash- it will be worth it- especially during liquid and smooth phases. If you read reviews you will notice that I am not alone in my wonder- and I am not normally easily impressed- especially with expensive stuff.

Is it that much better than an immersion (stick) blender? What makes it better than a normal blender? Do you think you'll use it much when you're several weeks out & able to eat "real" food?

Just curious as I've been thinking about getting one.

A few things make it remarkable. Top 2 to me are

1. It literally can cook Soup in the blender in 4-6 minutes. U put cold ingredients in the blender and 5 minutes later u have hot soup.

2. It will chop ice so it is ultra smooth, and u can put fruit in the blender whole seeds and all!

Is it that much better than an immersion (stick) blender? What makes it better than a normal blender? Do you think you'll use it much when you're several weeks out & able to eat "real" food?

Just curious as I've been thinking about getting one.

I was happy with my bullet. Now I am 8 weeks post op so I use my bullet just for my shakes. I have no knowledge of this blender.

the vitamix is the best. Way better than immersion blender. My sister got me hooked and she has been using hers for a few years. My other sister bought one last year refurbished from the company - I got mine from costco.

I still use my immersion blender for some things but I love the vitamix and think you will enjoy it!

I feel the same way about my blendtec.

I LOVE my vitamix. Yes folks made fun of me paying that much for a BLENDER, but trust me, it is much more than that. I see if being used al lthe time on the food network programs on TV, like Iron Chef and Chopped, etc. It reminders me of the old timex watches..... they take a licking but keep on ticking.

It even comes with a 7 yr warranty.

There will come a point where you will want to eat "solid" foods to maintain your satiety.

There will come a point where you will want to eat "solid" foods to maintain your satiety.

I am on solid food and still use mine for making Protein shakes when I want to make a thicker, frothier shake. I use it for marinades, hummus, etc.

I am a yr and half..., I have a hard time eating hard foods I get. So full easy! Still could only eat 1 boiled egg! So I love my Magic Bullet still! Now you have me wanting to buy that other one! Lol I love soups!

My vitamix is my best friend! I loooooooooove it!

I have been a long time Vita-mix feind. I grew up with one, and when I got married, it was the first thing my parents bought me for my new kitchen. It is AMAZING! I use it to make the mothest pina coladas, and margaritas. It's a MUST for entertaining huge parties and making mixed drinks. It also has a special container with blades made to make flour. I've made my own powder sugar and flours for years. Whipped cream, in an instant. Lemonade, just toss in whole lemons sugar (or splenda) Water and blend, it pulverizes the pulp, seeds and all, you'd have no idea you were drinking lemon rind and seeds (good for fiber) if I didn't tell you. I'm pretty sure I sound like a commercial now, lol.

Yes, I am/was a HUGE baker and entertainer, I was just sleeved almost a month ago, and this is STILL my one and only blender love. I may not use it in the future for the same reasons I've used it in the past, but I have been a fan before the sleeve, and I have no doubts I will continue to be a fan. Aside from Soups in an instant, it can also make ice cream/fro yo instantly also. It really is amazing.

When my best friend got married, I researched the vita mix and the blend-tech for a wedding gift, I ended up getting them the vita-mix, but blend tech seems amazing too. If you spend this much on a blender, it really is, IMO, worth it, and an investment you will not regret.

I feel the same way about my blendtec.

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