Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Do you have a scale?



Recommended Posts

I have NEVER owned a scale for OBVIOUS reasons...not even with my lapband did I get one- I would wait and weigh in at my doc's office. Now with the sleeve and the weight loss being what I am hopeing is much more drastic/dramatic I feel like I should consider buying one BUT I dont want to gain another obsession... any suggestions??

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have a Biggest Loser scale that I got on clearance at Kohls. It works great, it's digital, and it goes up past 400 pounds (which I needed when I bought it).

I have this guy and I'm very pleased with it. I was 465 at my peak and it never yelled at me

Great scale

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'd say get a scale....it is LOADS of fun in the beginning to see the scale go down EVERYDAY!! LOL....just know that at some point it will slow down and will start going up and down daily (like a regular person!)...so if you feel like you can deal with the fluctuations, I say go for it!! I love my scale, keeps me accountable, but I've also learned that it doesn't rule my life. Its just a tool, just like my sleeve!! ;o)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have a Taylor scale I bought from Target. I compared it to my Dr,s Office Detecto Balance Beam scale and it's pretty spot on. It's only off by less than a pound I think. It cost me about 35 bucks.

Good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I use my wii fit to weigh in, though I do not do it everyday and my "official" weight loss is based on the numbers that I get from my surgeon's office, since the two are a bit off. I always used to be the "weigh every day" type of person, but I found doing my PSWL that I enjoyed seeing the larger numbers and it took the pressure off of me. I fluctuate a lot during a week, so to do it everyday was difficult when it went up. During my PSWL I didn't have a scale so I had to wait for my official weigh-in, now I much prefer to wait.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Taylor Electronic scale with the blue backlight. I think I got it at Target. It is the ONLY scale that I can step on and off three times and get the same reading each time. I LOVE it.

Of course I will love it even more when the number goes down on it. :thumb:

Here is the link: http://www.target.com/p/Taylor-Electronic-Scale-with-Handle/-/A-11580482

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I wish there was an affordable scale for those of us around 550lbs

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have a german SECA scale. It reads up to 200Kg (440lb). Prior to my surgery and till yesterday the scale displayed "STOP" in a clear indication that I exceeded its limit.

Today March 25 and exactly 2 weeks after my surgery I see "200.8". I am very happy with this reading !!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have a Tanita HD-351. It was expensive for a scale (I think I paid about $75), but it weighs up to 440 pounds.

I weigh every day, so a good scale is invaluable to me.

If you check Amazon, there are 550 lb capacity scales starting at about $50.00. No idea how reliable they are, though.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have a Tanita HD-351. It was expensive for a scale (I think I paid about $75), but it weighs up to 440 pounds.

I weigh every day, so a good scale is invaluable to me.

If you check Amazon, there are 550 lb capacity scales starting at about $50.00. No idea how reliable they are, though.

I will lcheck it out, if you still have the link please reply with it. Thanks

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I will lcheck it out, if you still have the link please reply with it. Thanks

Oh, sorry! I wasn't sure if we were allowed to put links. The scale I have is this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Tanita-HD351-Digital-Memory-Function/dp/B0000U6F2M/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1332767263&sr=8-7

And their list of 550 lb capacity scales is here:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_9?url=search-alias%3Dhpc&field-keywords=550+pound+scale&sprefix=550+pound%2Chpc%2C131

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I do not have a scale because I only weigh in at doc's office. I just get more excited when I weigh and see a loss rather than weigh all the time and be disappointed. That's just me. I wish you all the best.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Oh, sorry! I wasn't sure if we were allowed to put links. The scale I have is this one:

http://www.amazon.co...32767263&sr=8-7

And their list of 550 lb capacity scales is here:

http://www.amazon.co...und%2Chpc%2C131

THANKS for the link, I bought the XL 550, the one you got looks nice but to low capacity for me.

Where in SC are you? We used to live in Irmo(near Columbia)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

THANKS for the link, I bought the XL 550, the one you got looks nice but to low capacity for me.

Where in SC are you? We used to live in Irmo(near Columbia)

I'm originally from Greenville, but I've lived in Columbia for about ten years now.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×