Question:
Do I need any special kitchen gadgets after surgery for preparing food?

i don't have any kitchen gadgets. what items are must have after surgery? another than food prep, if there is anything else you can think of i must have, i would love the help.    — Tica G. (posted on November 24, 2001)

November 23, 2001
The only special thing I needed was a way to puree food for awhile. Blenders do this, food mills do this, etc, I did find my big food processor didn't work well with this, because I ate so little that the blades just pushed my food to the side instead of pureeing it. Blenders are also nice later if you want to mix pro shakes, puddings, etc. Good luck...
   — Becky K.

November 23, 2001
Hi Tica.... I am a gadget queen and always have been. As I prepare for this I've gotten a good blender that also crushes ice; Pampered Chef has a food measurer where you push a leaver to adjust the size and this will be great as I am trying to get into portion control; I've pulled my ice cube tray out also and plan on putting portions of things I've cooked that I can puree and pop them into the little squares and freeze/put into a zip lock bag; I got a sippee cup from Tupperware (I wasn't up to one from Toys R Us with Teddy Bears on them)so I can sip water all day; and my brain is still going. Best of luck to you.
   — AJC750

November 24, 2001
My hospital gave me a gadget that is used to pick hings up with, I don't know what you call it, but it has been very useful. If I dropped something on the floor I was able to pick it up (because at first you won't be able to bend over). I used it to retrieve the newspaper off of the front porch and also to help pull socks and underware up the first few days. Also, it is hard to stretch up at first, and the gripper comes in handy for getting things down off of kitchen shelves, etc. In addition to the gripper, get a one ounce shot glass for measuring. I found one at Bed, Bath and Beyond that had measurements on it. And, a pair of long, round end tongs for gripping toliet paper so you can attend to yourself for the first few days. Good Luck!
   — Susan M.

November 24, 2001
I found my couissanart to be so helpful in liquifying soups and making pureed meats..adding broth for texture..... For the bathroom I installed a hand held shower and an elevated toilet seat. Also get a gadget to help you pick up things...a must,,,I put an extra cushion under my couch cushion to help me elevate it....to make it easier to get up.....Hope this helps. Sue H.
   — Susan H.