Does anyone have a Vitamix and is using it often post op. I am on the fence as it is a bit costly. Thanks

Where's Butter the Bean?

I would like to know too, because I have a Vitamix.

Here....yes I have one and use it. My recipe (or at least one of them) is in my sig. But you can do lots of things with them. Yes they are pricey, but when the zombie apocalypse hits and destroys the planet...this thing will still be going strong (with use of a generator of course). It will liquify an avocado pit....it's pretty bad ass. When you make soup, if you leave it on high for a minute the soup comes out hot already. It spins that fast.

I would not buy such a fine piece of equipment simply to get you through a few weeks/months post op... BUT if you're interested in using it over the long haul then a Vitamix can't be beat. I want one in the worst way. My grandmother had one for over 20 years and it was AWESOME!!!!!! It is way WAY more powerful than a regular blender and can be an extremely valuable tool for a healthier lifestyle.

If use a regular blender frequently and find yourself wishing it would do a better job, then go with the vitamix.

Thanks for the info. I am looking to change my lifestyle and try to get in as many nutrients as possible thanks for your inputs.

My Ninja works REALLY well, and was a fraction of the price.

I have the torpedo and it also works very well

Does the Ninja heat soup?

Does the Ninja heat soup?

Ummm, no. The Vitamix & the Ninja are both great devices, but they do operate differently.

The Vitamix depends on an uber fast & powerful motor to completely liquify whatever is put in it. This design uses a lot of energy & friction which are converted to heat

The Ninja utilizes a proprietary blade design, it does not spin as fast as the Vitamix & therefore does not create the heat.

I can tell you the Vitamix does make a better smoothie, & will last longer. But unless you plan on making smoothies everyday you have to decide if you can justify a 500 blender

I love my Vitamix! Had it for several years. Not using it right now- I'm three weeks out because it puts to much air in my protein smoothies. I love green smoothies and look forward to then when I can tolerate more. Blendtec are also amazing as well. Either one will last you for many years. They make perfect margaritas too (or so I've heard :-P ).

My husband and I loVE the vitamix! I'm pre-op vut we use it everyday. It is well worth the $$.

Ummm' date=' no. The Vitamix & the Ninja are both great devices, but they do operate differently.

The Vitamix depends on an uber fast & powerful motor to completely liquify whatever is put in it. This design uses a lot of energy & friction which are converted to heat

The Ninja utilizes a proprietary blade design, it does not spin as fast as the Vitamix & therefore does not create the heat.

I can tell you the Vitamix does make a better smoothie, & will last longer. But unless you plan on making smoothies everyday you have to decide if you can justify a 500 blender[/quote']

389....but still your point is spot on.

I thought long and hard before buying my Vitamix and also did alot of research. My thought was after people go to buy their second blender or mixer I will still have my awesome VITAMIX? Plus it cleans it self LOLOL

I have a vitamix as well and use it heaps.

I have kids under 10 who like green smoothies now. It's a great way to get your greens and Fiber. I make almond butter, just using almonds and nothing else.

I make icecream with frozen bananas, frozen berries and some Greek yoghurt.

I made a granita for a dinner party the other night. Frozen grapes and cubes of frozen apple juice. It was a huge hit.

And like Beck said clean up is so quick.

I'm a big fan.

Deano

I think I'm going to buy it - it sounds great and I think post op / healthy choices going forward it will be utilized enough to compensate the cost. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and info!