Question:
Does anyone use vaccum sealers??

I'm wondering if anyone has found a vaccum sealer to be helpful post-op for things like: saving leftovers; cooking meals ahead of time and then being able to just nuke the bag or pop it in a pot of boiling water; still being able to buy in bulk, but sealing stuff so it doesn't go bad; using it to marinade foods (my surgeon's RD reccomended marinading to increase flavor).    — Michael A. (posted on December 27, 2002)

December 26, 2002
Yes, we purchased a food saver, (the one they have on the TV) bought it at Target. It has been great. We purchase in bulk at Sams and then split it up and freeze. Use them for boiling bags or have made TV dinners. Left overs from Christmas went in the freezer. It was the best purchase we have made. Talk about savings...I recommend them.
   — Jeana S.

December 27, 2002
I have had one of those for years and use it even more than I did pre op. When I was first pre op and I had to go back to work I vacuum sealed my "mini-meals" to heat up in the microwave @ work...I never had to worry about portion control at that point...it made my life a whole lot easier. I still do the same thing...I also use it for my kids to make controlled portions of favorite meals when I am at work and they want to heat some snacks up or something...take care and good luck!! Have a Sparkling New Year!! ~CAE~
   — Mustang

December 27, 2002
Okay, guys, not trying to promote anything here...just a FYI......Tupperware has a terrific marinating container and they also sell various small containers you can put your mini meals in; some go direct from freezer to microwave. If you need help finding a Tupperware person, I know several here in the L.A. area.
   — Laurie LOVES her DS