Has Anyone Noticed That The TWH Scales Might Be Off?

I've noticed that the scales at the TWH's 4th floor bariatric clinic seem to weigh me about 7lbs lighter than my family MD's old fashioned balance scales and my own electric scales.  My MD's scales and my scales seem to agree and he claims his are accurate to within a 1/4lb, but they might be from the 50s/early60s.

Has anyone else noticed this?  I'd prefer to think I'm 7lbs lighter!

Jenn. :)

I bought a digital scale the same day as my surgeon's appointment in November and the weight on their scale matched my scale. Flash forward to my 1- month follow up last week and the scales have a difference of 3 lbs. I just continue to go by what my scale says since I use it most.

My scale and the scale at TWH are identical with my numbers.

Mine too!

I thought they were really off too - but I changed the battery in my scale at home and they matched at the last appointment I had.

 

 

Ok so the balance scales would need to be re-calibrated every few months to be that close to accurate. The reason for this is because little bumps and jars can move it out ever so slightly and while it may be 1/4 lb accurate at 25 lbs... If it is out 1/4 lb per 25 lbs... By the time you hit 100 lbs it is 1lb out. And so on.

Your own electric scales could vary based on where they are on the floor if your floor isn't level. If you want to have a fun game play move the scales. *grin* I have a "skinny" spot and a "heavy" spot in my living room. The heavy spot automatically adds 2% to the person's weight, and the skinny spot removes 2%. However I know where the one that matches physicians scales are.

For the large digital ones they use in bariatric clinics... If your feet are positioned incorrectly you could be off a little. The main sensors are typically in the center of the area you step on. I've had them make me take a step forward at HRRH and poof. I gained 4 lbs.

At the end of the day I am going to say this... the only ones that matter are the ones at the clinic as they are the ones tracking your progress. I hope that makes sense.

I find the scales at TWH are about 3 lbs heavier from my scales. Mind you, I usually have jeans on when I am at TWH.
At home, no clothes... I go by my scales...

I would recommend going with the lower number and keeping quiet...   

Haha......my 1 st appt  post-op at TWH was jan. 16th and I weighed myself the day before and then the next day on TWH's scale I was 3 pounds lighter.......I like that #!!!! Shall see when I have my 3 month appt. on March 6th....I will be weighing myself again the day before to compare!!

Christie

I have found the scales at TWH about 5 lbs heavier than my home scale..and for some reason they won't let me strip down to the nude..so I am blaming the blue jeans.