Trying to decide on which blender to choose of these, Ninja Ultima, Ninja Mega Kitchen or NutriBullet. The Ultima has the most power at 2.5 hp (1500 watt) and is available on sale for $194 ($65 off), The Mega Kitchen has a 2 hp motor (1500 watt) and runs $199 but has more accessories (not sure I need them) and the NutriBullet is most compact with a 900 watt motor. Any suggestions?

I have the NutriBullet and love it. It is so easy to set up, use, and clean up. I can make a smoothie and clean it all up in one minute. It is powerful enough to blend up carrots with little effort, but I admit to using it much more for softer items so i can't vouch for how long the blades stay sharp with regular hard veggie use. The cups travel easily.

It is time efficient, easy to use, and does the job.

Just checking in on what you plan to use it for? (Protein smoothies, etc?) I spent about $150 on one of these pre-op, thinking I would use it post-op, and never used it a single time! it's in my garage sale pile now. I guess it all depends on your plans for meals in the first 6 weeks or so after surgery (seems like every surgeon's plan is different in this regard), but I was on liquids for a few weeks and never used a blender other than the hand/shake blenders I'd been using pre-op. Between the RTD shakes, my broth and other shakes, I ended up not needing any kind of specialized machine. Once I moved to mushies, I still didn't need a blender. That being said, if you plan to juice, or get really creative with the drinks, a blender like this might come in handy. Just some "food" for thought!

Edited June 17, 201412 yr by Shells_Almost_There

@Shells_Almost_There what kind is it and wattage? What are you asking for it... if it's in the garage sale pile, it much be going cheap ... I may be interested in buying it from you as my husband wants his blender back in his man cave LOL

I have the small Ninja, that has 3 containers, and the nutribullet - which was great for the liquid stage but doesn't do ice well. Ninja

I had a NutriBullet & sold it to a friend of mine. I really didn't care for it & it leaked. I ended up buying the Ninja & love it. I got it on either HSN or QVC but you can get them in stores. I bought the $45 one & it comes with 1 large mixing container (about 43 ozs) with it's own blades & 2 small (16 oz size) comtainers with their own blade. What I like is that the blades are not just on the bottom but the large blade has 3 levels & the small blade has 2 levels of blades. Check this one out. There is no sense in spending over $100 for something if you are just using it for smoothies, Soups, etc. This little Ninja does other things such as chop so it's pretty versatile. I think you will like this product. It cleans up easy also. BTW - the blades are extremely sharp so be very careful. Ninja has put warnings everywhere concerning the blades. I take a blood thinner so I am extra careful around sharp objects. I hope you find what you are looking for & I wish you much success with your Sleeve.

Thanks for the replies. I was leaning towards the Nutribullet, mainly because it is more compact, but am still undecided. Since I'm looking for a blender to do mostly single serve protein drinks with fresh vegetables and/or fruits so it sounds like the Ninja or Nutribullet would work for me.

At one point I felt a kick butt blender/juicer would be a good investment to go along with getting a sleeve. Now going on week 4 post op I see very little use for one. High calories liquids are a big No No to be successful. Once I got past the liquid phase of post -op I found no need for a blender. Protein has been easy to get in daily by eating ground and deli sliced meat, eggs and some dairy. My protein shake days are over. Unless, you have problems with eating solids save you money and purchase some other kitchen toy. I have found a vegatable spiralizer a great tool along with an egg poaching pan. Huevos Rancheros using poached eggs and no tortia is now my favorite breakfast. Beats the hell out of a protein shake or smoothie.

^{Might be good advice, par1959. I probably won't buy until I'm Post-Op anyway and would probably use it only with fresh vegetables and fruits after having to use Protein supplements during the first few weeks. Thanks for the advice.}

@@BigGirlPanties sorry, I just saw your message! Let me get the box and all the stuff and figure that out!

I have the Ninja Mega Kitchen System and love it. I must admit that using it to make icy drinks really help to cool me down from hot flashes. It "turns them off" after only a few sips.

I look forward to the day when the protein shakes are behind me, but will still use it in cooking for large groups like family holidays and feeding the multitudes at church.

Par1959, please share with us how you get all

80 gms of protein in without the shakes. We travel frequently, I keep the shakes handy, but I am only 7 wks, 6 days out. Had my first experience trying food at a convention as instructed by my Dr.; but felt so guilty eating "normal " food with no stats to record by actually measuring them myself. Almost panicky. Can't eat at home always; must learn how to chose; and I think I did well, but it's out of my comfort zone. Need to be successful so badly.

I can't seem to figure out how to use my little ninja to blend drinks without intruding copious amounts of froth which fills my sleeve too quickly. The ninja only has the single speed so perhaps the other blenders night work better.