Hi there,

I was banded on 11/29. I want to be able to follow my progress and my failures (if necessary) and not have to wait for every doctor's appointment to find out how I am doing. Being overweight all my life, I have tried to steer clear of scales except at the doctor's office.

My husband had purchased a scale for the home a couple years ago but I didn't want to tell him that it was pretty pointless for me because it only went up to 300lbs. He still doesn't know what I weigh and I am still ashamed to tell him the truth. He knows that I am severely overweight but I really think the real number would really freak him out. But that's a conversation for my therapist.

So I am reaching out to all the bandsters out there for recommendations on a quality scale (that doesn't cost a fortune). What experiences have you have with accuracy and durability? Thanks for your help!

Melissa

Hi there,

I was banded on 11/29. I want to be able to follow my progress and my failures (if necessary) and not have to wait for every doctor's appointment to find out how I am doing. Being overweight all my life, I have tried to steer clear of scales except at the doctor's office.

My husband had purchased a scale for the home a couple years ago but I didn't want to tell him that it was pretty pointless for me because it only went up to 300lbs. He still doesn't know what I weigh and I am still ashamed to tell him the truth. He knows that I am severely overweight but I really think the real number would really freak him out. But that's a conversation for my therapist.

So I am reaching out to all the bandsters out there for recommendations on a quality scale (that doesn't cost a fortune). What experiences have you have with accuracy and durability? Thanks for your help!

Melissa

In preparation for my weight loss, I purchased a scale about 2 weeks before surgery. I researched several and came up with the Eat Smart Precision Digital Bathroom Scale Model #ESBS-01. I was skeptical at first because it's made of glass, but to my amazement, it works great. It must be kept on a hard floor and not carpeting, and whenever you move it, it will recalibrate itself for accuracy. It cost about $29.00 from www.amazon.com with free delivery. It lights up too - I love it!! Just so you know, as with any scale it may be a couple of pounds different when you weigh-in elsewhere, like the doctor's office.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Weight-Watchers-Multi-Memory-Blue-LCD-Glass-Scale/4328746

I have a weight watchers scale, it cost me about 29 dollars on sale at bed bath and beyond. Its very accurate and measures BMI, water weight and all of that.

We have a tanita scale that we love. It's supposed to measure body composition but we've never configured it. But it's a cool feature. And it's super accurate.