DXA Scan?

[Mkak 251]

I'm seriously considering getting a DXA scan done to give me a baseline body composition breakdown (to compare to when I hit goal). Anyone had one done before? If yes, do you mind sharing how much you paid? I'm finding the going rate around here to be about $250 (NYC Metro.).

Thanks everyone!

[Fixerupper 335]

My program offered it along with other things for a $150.00 lifetime bariatric club membership fee. I'm due for another in a month at my six month check-up (not sure if I have to pay again). I am a big advocate of them. I found it extremely helpful to have a goal weight range based on my body, bone density, and body composition. With my DXA I ended up with a goal weight range of 170-177. So technically, I am one pound from my doctor's goal weight. I still feel that I can lose quite a bit more so I am not going to stop. But, my weight loss has slowed considerably and this helps me to understand why. At this point I see every pound I lose as a bonus and don't view myself as a failure because I am not in line with standard BMI charts. I'm in Michigan.

[Mkak 251]

Ahh! So jealous you have that all included! Thank you so much for the feedback. I am going to shop around and see if I can find it cheaper. Even if I can't I think it will be $250 well spent.

And your success is so inspiring by the way! 165-170 is my goal weight, too. Seems so, so far away but I'll get there eventually!

[Fixerupper 335]

You're welcome! You'll be there before you know it!

Edited October 21, 2013 by Fixerupper

[MandaPanda 173]

I had one a few years ago because I worked in a Rheumatologists office and they needed a guinea pig. I hated looking at the picture of my tiny skeleton in that sea of fatness. Made me feel awful. Don't remember them telling me anything helpful.