I'm buying a food scale this weekend--teach me please!

When I was shopping for a food scale I was looking at one with all the bells and whistles and was going to spend big bucks.  But then Christmas came around and my brother bought me one.  It was the run of the mill one from Walmart that was about $25 -- just plain jane, nothing special.  Mmm.... guess I didn't need all the bells and whistles afterall.  I use that thing every single day and it's great!  It's a digital scale that can tell me either grams or ounces.  Works perfectly fine.

As for how much.  I really don't know what to tell you on that since your pre-op.  I would suggest going over to the Non-WLS Forum here on OH and they can help you figure out a plan for losing weight. 

Good luck with your journey!
Pam