Question

I know I'm asking a lot of question lately.  But, I know you all can answer just about anything.  So, I've heard people talk about the Magic Bullet.  But, I went to Wal Mart a few days ago to just do some price comparison on a few things I've been told are useful after surgery.  Sunbeam had one very similar to the Magic Bullet but for about $20 less.  Has anyone used this one or another that you thought was good?  Also, would anyone suggest just a regular blender?  Also, did you all use a food scale?  And, if you do, do you think a digital one is better?  I also wanted to ask about if you think there are other things that are good to have that are useful after surgery.  Oh, and I've been looking for a weight scale but having trouble finding one that goes up to my current weight.  The highest I found at Wal Mart was 350 and I'm a little over that.  Last question for this post.  I want to try to eat fish once I get to the stage I can but I confess that I don't know much about fish or how to cook it.  I don't like fish that tastes overly fishy.  I like fish like is used for the battered fillets like you find in the frozen section.  Can you all tell me what kind of fish you like and how to cook it.  Do you all think a premixed breading/coating would be bad?  OK, that's all this time... I think.  Thanks in advance!

I can speak on the fish issue.  The one fish that I absolutely love because it doesn't have a fishy odor or taste to me is Tilapia.  You can get it at Kroger, Walmart, and Sams (I'm sure there are other places too).  It comes in a bag that has individually wrapped filets so you can take out what you need and not have to worry about them being stuck together.  When I fix it, I usually just put it in a glass pan in the oven on about 400.  I use I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray on it (both sides) and sprinkle some seasoning on it - most of the time Creole Seasoning (a little spicy) or Greek Seasoning.  I usually bake it for about 5-7 minutes on each side (you want to make sure it will flake when you put a fork to it) and then serve it up.  It is a really soft fish and it goes down pretty good after surgery. Hope that helps.

I had a Magic Bullet that worked great.  Then something happened and it was dead.  Got locked up.  Tim has one too.  I can't get it to crush the ice up very well.  I have a commercial smoothie maker that I purchased around the time of my surgery for $80 at Tuesday Morning.  I love it.  It has different percentage settings that will crush your ice and blend your food...  it has been a great investment.  And, you can open the top off and drop stuff into the cannister.  It is very sturdy and I don't have to pick it up and shake it around like I did the bullet machine.  But it is a little more expensive.  If you can get one on sale, that would be good.  Just starting out though, a Magic Bullet is really a great investment for your money.  I guess I just do not have the patience necessary to work with the magic bullet.  Tim will say AMEN to that!

Brian pick my scales up at Sams they go up to 400lbs. I think he paid 29.00 for them. Beth told us about them. You might be able to get them at Wal Mart. Or linens and Things. They register right with the ones are Dr. Richards office.