Scales
Did anyone buy new scales? If so, what kind do you recommend? We have regular floor scales, and everytime we step on them, we weigh differently. I am thinking I want to get some good, Dr.'s scales, but don't know which ones.
Currently I am very furstrated as I don't seem to be losing after the surgery. I am getting my protein and water in daily, as well as my vitamins and calcuim. Starting yesterday I upped my protein and water to see if that changes anything.
When I went for my 2 week followup, I had lost 7#. I went to the hospital this AM for bloodwork and their scales show the same as I was last Thursday. Different hospital/scales, but probably accurate.
Currently I am very furstrated as I don't seem to be losing after the surgery. I am getting my protein and water in daily, as well as my vitamins and calcuim. Starting yesterday I upped my protein and water to see if that changes anything.
When I went for my 2 week followup, I had lost 7#. I went to the hospital this AM for bloodwork and their scales show the same as I was last Thursday. Different hospital/scales, but probably accurate.
I bought the Tanita HD 351 http://www.amazon.com/Tanita-HD351-Digital-Memory-Function/dp/B0000U6F2M and it works well. It has 5 memory settings for members of your family and stores your weight from the previous session. It is also flat and wide (I have sizeable feet and I can fit them on there) and goes up to 450 pounds I believe. Check out the reviews online, this scale received 4.5 out of 5 stars and have amassed over 130 reviews. I've had this scale for 3 years and it still works well.
I got "The Biggest Losers" scale for 30.00 and have been happy with it. In addition to body weight it also gives you an approximation of your fat%, muscle%, water%, and BMI (you have to do that with your shoes off). I doubt the extra stuff is 100% accurate, but it gives you an excellent baseline.
The body weight measurements are very consistent and repeatable.
The body weight measurements are very consistent and repeatable.