Wearable Technology Activity Trackers - Recommendations??

Writergurl08
on 9/13/18 6:26 am
RNY on 02/15/18

I have the Fitbit Versa and really like it. It's battery life is about 48ish hours before needing a charge, and it tracks all that you mentioned, plus menstral cycles (if you're anything close to regular, anyway).

I kind of disregard the calories burned, but I do pay attention to active minutes. It does a little happy vibration dance when you meet your step or active minutes goal and it motivates me in kind of a childish way :P

I look at my sleep as a mater of interest/curiosity, but I don't really do much with that info. It also has guided breathing exercises that I enjoy doing right before I go to sleep.

HW: 340 SW: 329 Goal: 170

CW: 243

Surgeon: Dr. Kalyana Nandipati (Omaha, NE)

Liz J.
on 9/13/18 8:21 am
DS on 11/29/16

I have the Apple Watch 2 . IT's held up for 3 years and I love it. It's water proof so I can shower or do dishes and leave it on. Tracks everything the 3 does so I haven't upgraded but I might once the 4 is out. I just really love all the little extras!

Liz

HW: 398.8 SW:356 GW: 175 CW:147

Gwen M.
on 9/13/18 10:04 am
VSG on 03/13/14

I love my Garmin Vivoactive 3. It does HRV, which is useful.

I don't think many devices use USB/Micro USB - most seem to have proprietary charging cords.

I love that my Garmin has onboard GPS for running/walking.

I believe it does everything you want.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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Laura in Texas
on 9/13/18 3:44 pm

I hope you realize the "calories burned" numbers on any of these devices are NOT accurate and you should not base how much you eat on these estimates.

Laura in Texas

53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)

RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis

brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco

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Shannon S.
on 9/13/18 6:08 pm
VSG on 11/07/17

I have a Fitbit Alta. It does everything you mention except heart rate. It's about 80.00 bucks. I know Fitbit has more elaborate ones that will check heart rate. It is also very user friendly.

Beam me up Scottie
on 9/13/18 8:52 pm
Fit bit versa. It is awesome.

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