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Prior to surgery I purchased a Weight Watchers scale and it wasn't a cheap one. I wanted a good scale to help me through this weight loss process. But now, I don't trust the scale. I don't think it is accurate and I don't know how to deal with this. Each time I step on the scale it gives me a different weight. I can step on the scale and get one weight and 5 minutes later I weigh and there is a 3 pound difference. I pick up the scale and move it to a different place and step on the scale and the weight is down 4 pounds. What the heck is going on??? Is there a way to calibrate these scales so that they are more accurate? I don't want to be scale dependent but heck, I'd like to get an accurate reading so I know how I'm doing on the diet. Does anybody have a secret fix???

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Check your bartteries ..mine is very dependable except when my batteries are low on juice. When I. Change my batteries .when this happens.. It is all good. If u bought it recently and it is jot the batteries .return to the store u bought it. Exchange for a different brand. I would be frustrated also if my scale fluctuated.

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I am sorry to say that I had weight watcher scales and my husband ended up taking them out of the house before I threw them at a window. I don't know why they played up so much, we changed batteries etc. He went and got me a mechanical scales. (not digital) as he is rather methodical and believes them to be the most accurate and trustworthy. They were not cheap ones, I strongly suspect he bought commercial ones but didn't want to hurt my feelings so he never said. Funny man. They do wobble if I wobble but they get the job done.

I hope you can find some reliable scales, but I mainly just take notice at the doctors and use my home ones for a guide.

Have a fantabulous day.

Chelle

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I also have a digital scale. I have found that besides a low battery, it really matters where-how you stand on the scales and whether you put your weight on your heels or toes. I try hard to stand the exact same way every time I get on the scales. I am also a firm believer that it is not good to weigh every single day, the fluctuation of Water weight alone will drive you mad. I had my surgery on a Monday and now weigh every Monday morning and document it in a notebook. As long as you weigh on the same scale on a regular basis you will get a pretty accurate idea of how you are doing.

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