Hello all,

Newbie here, pre-op trying to get ready. I searched the archives but did not come up with a answer.

I only own a cheapo blender and know I will need to buy something new for the pureed food and Protein shakes. I don't want to spend hundreds, just not buy the wrong moderate priced model.

What works well and is easy to live with? I work full time and will be taking stuff to work or maybe i should have one of those immersion blenders to keep at work?

Thank you for your input!

Carol Kaye

I got a really good blender from GNC. It's small and portable and powerful. It comes with 2 travel cups and 2 lids. It is usually $40, but you can find it on "Hot Sale" for $20. They als have one that comes with a juice tomake your own juice.

Hope this helps?

Hi Carol and welcome!

I purchased the Magic Bullet and promptly brought it back. I was initially torn between that and the Ninja Pulse system. I absolutely love the Ninja. It has a small footprint and blends very quickly and powerfully. I love the single serve cups for my every day shakes. I've had it about a month and very pleased with it. I have an immersion blender also and though I do love it, I find the Ninja handles the ice better ( I like my shakes with ice)

Bed Bath and Beyond carries it for 79.99 and I used a 20% off coupon.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=18676320

Good luck!!

Watch the late night infomecial for the Mega Ninja.

I just ordered mine.

I have the Bullet and love it as well.

Good luck.

My parents have a ninja and are very happy with it.

I love my ninja one. I bought just the 20.00 one at wal mart

I bought a cuisinart single serve version and a NutriBullet, cuisinart is OK, not as strong as regular garden variety large blender would be, they will no doubts to me definatley get me through the 2 months post op stages.

haha, your Seinfeld ID, Yo Art.

I bought a Cuisinart Handy Prep 3 cup food processor. It's perfect for pureeing meat and veggies in with canned soups. I'm impressed with how powerful it is, however, it tends to puree everything rather than chop.