Fitbit and Fit*****arge HR

Watson
on 3/13/16 1:59 pm
VSG on 06/08/10 with

Dose anyone use Fitbit? How is it? Also does use the Fit*****arge HR? My aunt bought me the Fit*****arge HR this morning. I started using it once I made an account with Fitbit and charged up the Fit*****arge HR. So far so good with it and it's okay so far. I like the Fit*****arge HR. Something for me to get use to since it's the first day I'm using Fitbit and the Fit*****arge HR. Is Fitbit and Fit*****arge HR and good? Does anyone use the Fitbit app on android? If so, how is it? Is the app any good? How is the Fit*****arge HR when you're at the gym when working out? Does anyone use the Fitbit with "MyFitnessPal" website and/or app(s) and/or "Walgreens" app(s)? If so, how is it? Is there anything else I should know about Fitbit and/or Fit*****arge HR?

Highest Weight: 565 pounds (around 1999), Highest BMI: 94

Pre-op Weight: 476.40 pounds (2 weeks before {05/25/2010} VSG surgery), Pre-op BMI: 79.3

Lowest Weight: 153.5 pounds (as of 07/10/2013), Lowest BMI: 25.5

Current Weight: 350.75546 pounds (351 lb 0 oz./159.1 kilograms (as of 04/22/2019), Current BMI: 58.3

H.A.L.A B.
on 3/13/16 2:19 pm

I use fit*****arge HR. Love mine.  

But with most devices like that - it is accurate only to a degree. I.e... It thinks I walked a lot when I am at the concert clapping my hands.  As long as you take the results with a grain of salt - you are fine. 

Since I wear it all the time, to sleep..etc.. It really helps me understand better what is going on. I.e being in bed 8 hours may mean only 5 hours restful sleep - the rest is tossing and turning. So when I am tired the next day - I know why.  

Btw- it records and monitors heart bit rate- so it allows me to see what is going on. I.e. last couple of weeks I feel really tired... And I had no idea why, but then looking at the graphs I realised that my resting heart bit rate dropped down from 70-72 to 63-64.  It sure why.. Maybe it is the meds I am on.. . 

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

Watson
on 3/13/16 3:56 pm
VSG on 06/08/10 with

Cool.

Okay - that's good to know, had a hunch about that. Really? I will - cool.

I'm going to wear all the time too, going to try it when I go to sleep tonight ti see what it says for over night. That's god to know, sounds like me when I'm in bed.

Good to know that it records and monitors the heart bit rate. I'll check out the graphs in about two weeks or so. Wow about your resting bit heart rate dropped! Hope all is okay with you on your low rest heart rate now. Maybe. I do take one med for my blood pressure.

Thank you for the reply and input H.a.l.a. B..

Highest Weight: 565 pounds (around 1999), Highest BMI: 94

Pre-op Weight: 476.40 pounds (2 weeks before {05/25/2010} VSG surgery), Pre-op BMI: 79.3

Lowest Weight: 153.5 pounds (as of 07/10/2013), Lowest BMI: 25.5

Current Weight: 350.75546 pounds (351 lb 0 oz./159.1 kilograms (as of 04/22/2019), Current BMI: 58.3

alouisa63
on 3/13/16 6:31 pm - Farmington Hills, MI
VSG on 07/30/15

I have the Fitbit HR and love it.  When I go to the gym I put my fitbit on my shoe.  I get more accurate steps on the treadmill and bike.  Just a word of warning if you do this - because it has the HR sensors, and they aren't connected to your skin, you use LOTS more battery life if you tie it to your shoe.

 

 

Starting Weight 375  SW 375 Height 5'9" 

Watson
on 3/13/16 6:53 pm
VSG on 06/08/10 with

Cool. Good idea. Good thinking. Thanks for the warning, Really on the battery life and the shoe? I'll keep that in mind. Thanks.

Highest Weight: 565 pounds (around 1999), Highest BMI: 94

Pre-op Weight: 476.40 pounds (2 weeks before {05/25/2010} VSG surgery), Pre-op BMI: 79.3

Lowest Weight: 153.5 pounds (as of 07/10/2013), Lowest BMI: 25.5

Current Weight: 350.75546 pounds (351 lb 0 oz./159.1 kilograms (as of 04/22/2019), Current BMI: 58.3

H.A.L.A B.
on 3/14/16 5:33 am

BTW they don't last if you really wear them daily...so chances are it will break down within one year or less.. Make sure you keep the receipt...mine fell apart 11 months after I bought it and they sent a replacement for free... (just the fitbit - no charger or dongle) 

 

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

Watson
on 3/14/16 5:58 am
VSG on 06/08/10 with

Okay...really? I will...11 months? Did you get your Fitbit from Fitbit's website or or from a retail store? I got my Fitbit from a retail store (Target). I'm not sure if Target will do something like that if the Fitbit fell apart 11 months down the road, I know you can return an item if somethings wrong with it with 90 days from date of purchased (i.e. Most unopened items in new condition returned within 90 days will receive a refund or exchange. Some items have a modified return policy that is less than 90 days and will print a "return by" date under the item on the receipt).

Thank you for letting me know.

Highest Weight: 565 pounds (around 1999), Highest BMI: 94

Pre-op Weight: 476.40 pounds (2 weeks before {05/25/2010} VSG surgery), Pre-op BMI: 79.3

Lowest Weight: 153.5 pounds (as of 07/10/2013), Lowest BMI: 25.5

Current Weight: 350.75546 pounds (351 lb 0 oz./159.1 kilograms (as of 04/22/2019), Current BMI: 58.3

H.A.L.A B.
on 3/14/16 11:25 am

I bought mine from fitbit directly.  But- IMO - its does not matter.  The warranty is like a product warranty... I think it is 1 year- not from a store - but manufacturer.. as long as you have a proof date of purchase - the manufacturer should replace or repair.

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

SkinnyScientist
on 3/14/16 1:35 pm

My surge had a warantee of 380 days. I just got it replaced.

RNY Surgery: 12/31/2013; 

Current weight (2/27/2015) 139lbs, ~14% body fat

Three pounds below Goal!!! Yay !  

Watson
on 3/14/16 6:28 pm
VSG on 06/08/10 with

Okay. I still have the receipt from the store. When it comes to something like this I keep the receipt just in case.

Highest Weight: 565 pounds (around 1999), Highest BMI: 94

Pre-op Weight: 476.40 pounds (2 weeks before {05/25/2010} VSG surgery), Pre-op BMI: 79.3

Lowest Weight: 153.5 pounds (as of 07/10/2013), Lowest BMI: 25.5

Current Weight: 350.75546 pounds (351 lb 0 oz./159.1 kilograms (as of 04/22/2019), Current BMI: 58.3

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