Question:
Any suggestions on a portable blender to use in hotel?

LOL I am giggling as I write this cause I am trying to think of how to use the coffee maker to warm my soup, etc. (Just joking there is a mini fridge and a microwave) :) I have to travel 6 hours to my surgery and want to stay an extra week after hospital discharge, just in case. So I am trying to think of things I will need to 'exist' in the hotel room for an extra week. I am trying to think of something (next to bringing a whole damn blender with us) we could use in the hotel room to puree my full liquids or do you think it will it be too soon to even think about doing this? I am so confused. My surgeon is pretty leanient when it comes to full liquids and puree so soon after surgery. I am just not sure if I want to be so leanient. Ahhhhhh I dont know.......Help    — Lori W. (posted on January 14, 2000)

January 14, 2000
Lori, I wish I had an answer for you, but if you do get one on a travel type blender, will you let me know at [email protected]?? I travel on my job and since I haven't gone back to work yet, it didn't occur to me that it would be helpful to have one. I would appreciate any information you might get. Thanks Lori and all my best to you!
   — Mary B.

January 14, 2000
Hi! I am not sure the exact name of these little hand mixers, but you can find them anywhere that sells small household appliances. I know Oster's makes one, they even have a re-chargable one... it's the mixers you hold in your hand... they are very small and long, they are used alot with whipping up things... I hope I don't sound to stupid here... they are the kind of mixer that just fits into the palm of your hand and have a very long stem at the end there's a blade... they use them alot with glasses and such... well... other then confusing you and myself I hope I have helped a bit! best of luck on your new adventure :-) had mine October 14, 1999---almost -100lbs!
   — Jamie T.

January 15, 2000
Another option would be a tiny food processor. They have them so small that they only do about a cup at a time. Would be just right for the job. ~:o)
   — Lisa O.

January 15, 2000
Of course your doctor has the definative answer but I went from Oklahoma to North Carolina and I just went to the store when I got there. For soft foods try fat free yogurt and cottage cheese. Also broth and cream soups and Sustecal, (now Boost), to get your protein in. You will probably not have very much appetite. Good Luck!
   — jjames-thomas

January 17, 2000
Lori.. I understand wanting to know "How am I going to eat?" but honestly, after the surgery, it is not a big deal anymore. The week after surgery, I more or less lived on applesauce, very loose instant oatmeal, instant mashed potatoes and cream of chicken soup. All of these things can be prepared without a blender. Oh, and bring a banana, little tiny slices of that tasted good too. Check out these items with your surgeon and if they fit with his plan, go for it. Good Luck with the surgery! Mary Annne
   — Mary Anne M.