Only 350lb scales at a hospital????

I'm getting frustrated with how few places can weigh me!  I started eating healthy and exercising and drinking lots of water 1Aug07...I KNOW I've lost weight because my underwear is all getting baggy and I've had people mention that I'm losing weight. (people I hadn't told I was trying) which makes me feel good!  BUT....I haven't been able to weigh!  Piedmont Hospital's scales only go to 350lbs...PCP's office...350lbs... The only one I know if that can weigh me is at Jenny Craig and I do NOT want their food....I know the people there are on commissions....but they food is bad...and expensive... I take MARTA so I can't drive to a place with the scale...gotta be in the Metro area... Anyone know??

I;m sorry I can't help you with the scales issue but wishing you well on continuing your weight loss.  Phyllis

I told my PCP and her assistant..the day I can step on that 350lb scale and it weighs me....I'm gonna need a box of tissues..cause I'm gonna break down crying with happiness!

Heather,  Honey I really know how you feel. Because I was the very same way until I had my RNY last July 2006. I'm really happy that I was able to change my life and I'm now here to help all of those that need encouragement along their JOURNEY. I will tell you that this JOURNEY is not easy but with all the help from all of us here on OH it has really made my life easier. So just remember that if you need me I'm here. Hug's  Jeannie  OH Support Group Leader Southside WLS Group At HEMRY MEDICAL CENTER 

Hi Heather,

 

When you starts going to the support group meeting in Atlanta Medical Center/ Wellness Center you’ll be able to weigh in, there scale is awesome you get a print out each time, is very detail  with BMI info ect. Just a suggestion. Kay.

 

Awesome Kay!  Thank you so much for the info! I'm gonna suck it up monday and take the bus to Jenny Craig and just tell them my doctor has me on a special diet (which is the truth) and I can't have pre-prepared foods (which I haven't been eating) and see if they will let me use it...I paid for a lifetime membership...so I should be able to use it...it's just really bothering me that I can't weigh right now...

Heather,

 

I can totally relate to your plight.  I never eally knew how much I weighed( or atleast gained weight) until the day I had a baby and was weighed on a bed that went up to 800lbs. ( I was at 410) After the baby was born, I wanted to weigh on a "normal"scale and it still tppled over the 350 mark, back to the bed I went and was at 390.  When I saw Dr Hobson for the 1st time, I was estatic that their scales are digital and weigh you way above 350.  Make sure that when your doctor referrs you to a wls surgeon, that they specialize in wls, not someone who has been doing this for a few months.  Also, check the hospital that that surgeon works out of to be sure it has a bariatric center of excelence listing.  This willensure that they will have all the nessacary equipment that you will need.  WLS is not for everyone, and only you can make the decision that you are willing to make this life changing event in your life.

 

Best of luck, If you need someone to talk with, drop me a line!

Cynde G

I've been researching the surgery for several years now....I've done the yo-yo dieting thing...lose 50...gain back 75....etc...you know what I'm talking about...my doctor agrees that this would be good for me... I've already made HUGE changes in my life style..and I have a mindset of total dedication to this lifestyle change.... When I see something that I would have just eaten and then regretted it later...I ask myself...do I want this..or do I want to lose weight...the answer IMMEDIATLY is...I want to lose weight!  The donuts that have been brought into the office a couple times a week have been no temptation at all...the candy dish...no problem... the Creme Brule in the freezer that my roommate bought...ick!  The biggest thing for me was sodas...and now...I feel SOOOOO good without them...I don't even want them!  I have SOOO much more energy and feel so much more positive just from the changes I've made over the last 6 weeks that there is no WAY I'm going back!  I remember how sluggish and how much pain I was in...unmotivated and lethargic....I dont like that...I LOVE how I feel now...so...yeah...I'm working hard on getting myself ready for the surgery... working on building the foundation for my new body and my new life.  Getting my heart in shape...getting my head in shape... getting my whole outlook and attitude towards life in shape!  man...I'm babbling again!  Hahah!

CONGRATS TO YOU DEAR ON HOW WELL YOU HAVE BEEN DOING WITH YOUR DIET!!

I am so proud of you girl. Dr Hobson and his staff at Peachtree Surgical have the digital scales to weigh you with. I was happy to see that they could weigh me and I was 476 pounds when I first went to meet Dr Hobson. I had not been able to weigh on a scale standing up for many months until that day. I was always weighed in a bariatric bed and it was humiliating to me, it reminded me of a farm hand weighing cattle or something. You will see that the people at Dr Hobsons office are great folks. I cant wait till you go and find out for yourself. Let us know okay? Renee

Thanks!  I'll probably come home from Jenny Craig tomorrow and post while I'm calling my doctor with my weight!   I'm seeing this whole thing as not a diet...but a new eating lifestyle..because I have failed at diets...and I refuse to do things I suck at...and I SUCK at dieting... because I can tell myself that "in a couple weeks I'll eat anything I want again" and I'm not doing that now... This is for life!  And I am so happy with that choice!