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Scale

I don't currently own a scale (body, not food. I do have a food scale). Would you really advise getting one, or do you think I can get by (at least until I'm closer to goal/maintenance) without, and just get weighed at follow up appointments?


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      I am a scale wh*re..... I weigh myself every day and have pretty much since my Band sx in 2009. I am a person that the scale keeps me in check. 2-3lbs i can handle... but once i hit the 5lbs gain i

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      I think everyone is different. I have a scale and I weigh daily, and for me this will be something I'll always do to stay on track. Some people can get upset with daily fluctuations, but I do OK with

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      I broke down and got this scale. It being less than 20 bucks with the coupon they had on there really helped! Thanks for the suggestion!

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    6 hours ago, GivinItMyALL said:

    My scale arrived today, and it's really cool. Thanks again for the suggestion. If anyone is looking for a scale, this one is on sale AND has a $10 off coupon right now on Amazon. It cost me about $18.

    So glad you like it!! I got mine last month, wish I had gotten it sooner!

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    So glad you like it!! I got mine last month, wish I had gotten it sooner!
    One question... Is your water % in what you'd consider a normal range for the amount you drink? Mine seems to hover around 27% which is low, but I drink SO. MUCH. WATER. Like yesterday I had over a gallon (I am still pre-op) throughout the day, and that is pretty typical. Wonder if it's because the surrounding air is so dry here (my indoor humidity gauge has ranged from 1 - yes, 1 - to 12%) I simply cannot choke down any more water LOL... Makes me concerned about hydration post-op. I'll be doing nothing but drinking all day.
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    5 hours ago, GivinItMyALL said:

    One question... Is your Water % in what you'd consider a normal range for the amount you drink? Mine seems to hover around 27% which is low, but I drink SO. MUCH. WATER. Like yesterday I had over a gallon (I am still pre-op) throughout the day, and that is pretty typical. Wonder if it's because the surrounding air is so dry here (my indoor humidity gauge has ranged from 1 - yes, 1 - to 12%) I simply cannot choke down any more water LOL... Makes me concerned about hydration post-op. I'll be doing nothing but drinking all day.

    My water is 51% and when I click on it it says that the normal range is 45-60. I don't know if there's a correlation to how much water we drink though? It says it's blood and lymph fluids, etc. I wish I had a better answer for you!

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    Right, that's why I'm surprised mine seems to be between 26-27% with the amount of water I consume. Maybe I'll try for 2 gallons today ? and see what that does.

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