Hi,

I am on the journey to preparing for surgery. I've had dietician visits, psychiatrist visit and attended support groups. I will see the surgeon in a couple weeks and hope to set my surgery date for November 3rd, or somewhere around there. I am exploring food processers and small blenders etc for shakes and purees.

What brands/types would you recommend?

Also, I am extremely excited about the possibilities ahead of me and at the same time I am pretty anxious and nervious. How are you all managing your emotions as you lead up to surgery?

Thanks,

MarieW

I highly recommend the Ninja Master Prep Professional. I researched for days trying to find the perfect blender/food processor and I hit gold when I found this thing! Blends perfectly smooth every time and the food processor is awesome too. The blade extends the whole length of the blender instead of just at the bottom so it gets everything (and makes for easy cleanup). I got mine for $50 on amazon with free shipping. Check it out! (:

I had good experience with the Ninja Blender. The type of blender I use has two 16 ounce Ninja cups. You put on the blender lid for blending and then switch over to the sippy cup lid for drinking. I use a baby bottle scrubber brush to clean out the cups after use.

I really didn't have a lot of preop emotions. Once I decided that I wanted the surgery, I never looked back or second guessed myself. The night before surgery I did feel exactly like I did the night before I went to bootcamp in the Navy. It felt like it was the start of a new life, a life unlike anything I had ever lived before. It was very surreal when I was being wheeled into the operating room. I am almost 11 months post-op and I cannot wait to see what the next 11 months holds. I get goose bumps just typing this.

Yep Ninja all the way!! My surgery us set for September 18th!! I got my call today. Have you had your EGD yet? I had mine two days ago. I'm excited! I wish I were having it tomorrow but my surgeon is in high demand and so I wait!! Good luck with your surgeon visit...good luck in the rest if your journey!!

I highly recommend the Ninja Master Prep Professional. I researched for days trying to find the perfect blender/food processor and I hit gold when I found this thing! Blends perfectly smooth every time and the food processor is awesome too. The blade extends the whole length of the blender instead of just at the bottom so it gets everything (and makes for easy cleanup). I got mine for $50 on amazon with free shipping. Check it out! (:

Thanks for the suggestion. It sounds like this is the one to go with.

Yep Ninja all the way!! My surgery us set for September 18th!! I got my call today. Have you had your EGD yet? I had mine two days ago. I'm excited! I wish I were having it tomorrow but my surgeon is in high demand and so I wait!! Good luck with your surgeon visit...good luck in the rest if your journey!!

Wow. I wish you well on your journey. I am not scheduled for an EGD. My surgeons and the surgeons in his group do not do them routinely. Now that I've made the decision, I wish mine was sooner too. September 18th will be here before you know it.

I really didn't have a lot of preop emotions. Once I decided that I wanted the surgery, I never looked back or second guessed myself. The night before surgery I did feel exactly like I did the night before I went to bootcamp in the Navy. It felt like it was the start of a new life, a life unlike anything I had ever lived before. It was very surreal when I was being wheeled into the operating room. I am almost 11 months post-op and I cannot wait to see what the next 11 months holds. I get goose bumps just typing this.

I love "Relentless Forward Motion" I am very sure of my decision. I guess there is excitement and butterflies. I want to get this right. I have great support and I am following everything that has been put in front of me. Thanks for the booster.