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!

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.

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!

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

Edited October 21, 201312 yr by Fixerupper

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.