I have found so many great Bariatric-friendly recipes recently, but they always make SO MANY servings - especially when I am still only eating a third of a cup at a time. So a few weeks ago, I decided to try getting a vacuum sealer so I could freeze meals in individual portions and take them out only as I want them. I did a great deal of research online, and asking friends about them (some people i know have them). I finally made my decision yesterday on a brand, model, and accessories I wanted. Went to Walmart and picked up my first Foodsaver. Let me just say - LOVE IT! I made a Bariatric-friendly Spinach Casserole (high protein) last night in individual muffin cups (single servings). This morning, I froze them individually for an hour or so to firm them up, then I vacuumed them and sealed them. PERFECTION! So easy to use! I now feel like I can do more cooking, since I have the ability to preserve the leftovers for later (without having to eat the same thing, three times a day, for a week to use it up!). This even inspires me more to bring home restaurant leftovers - I don't have to eat them right away, but I can seal them and freeze them and use them when I am ready! Awesome!

What a great idea! Do you mind sharing the brand, etc. you decided on?

The brand and model that I found with the best reviews overall was the Foodsaver v3230. I ordered it online with Walmart for $99 (and then picked it up in-store for free so I didn't have to pay shipping - and I picked it up same day!). I liked that it had the moist/dry food settings, the ability to seal without vacuum (when desired), an accessory cord (so down the line, I can purchase things like the marinator and use it for marinating, etc.), and a few different sample bag configurations to try. Our local Costco carries a much fancier model with more sample bags for like $189 - however, that particular model got really mixed reviews - people either loved it, or hated it. The v3230 had consistently great customer reviews and was only $99.

Thanks so much!

I've been using one for years but found it super handy after WLS. I made some individual egg muffins for breakfast and did the exact same thing!

I have this one and absolutely love it!!! Start posting some of the recipes you have!!

I have found so many great Bariatric-friendly recipes recently' date=' but they always make SO MANY servings - especially when I am still only eating a third of a cup at a time. So a few weeks ago, I decided to try getting a vacuum sealer so I could freeze meals in individual portions and take them out only as I want them. I did a great deal of research online, and asking friends about them (some people i know have them). I finally made my decision yesterday on a brand, model, and accessories I wanted. Went to Walmart and picked up my first Foodsaver. Let me just say - LOVE IT! I made a Bariatric-friendly Spinach Casserole (high protein) last night in individual muffin cups (single servings). This morning, I froze them individually for an hour or so to firm them up, then I vacuumed them and sealed them. PERFECTION! So easy to use! I now feel like I can do more cooking, since I have the ability to preserve the leftovers for later (without having to eat the same thing, three times a day, for a week to use it up!). This even inspires me more to bring home restaurant leftovers - I don't have to eat them right away, but I can seal them and freeze them and use them when I am ready! Awesome![/quote']

Yes, Please share your new recipes! !