Question:
Between my home scale and 3 separate medical scales my weight differs by 20 lbs and

I'm confused as to what my real weight is. I have a Taylor scale at home that says one thing yet my surgeon's scale is 20 lbs higher. However I took my mother to her orthopedic doctor this morning and I weighed 198. And of course stuck in the middle was my scale reading of 211 at my chiropractic appointment yesterday.I can't remember the scale brands but my mothers doctor and m surgeon have the same scale, so the huge difference is driving me insane. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, WHAT DO I WEIGH?    — E M. (posted on February 26, 2003)

February 26, 2003
That's why you should not weigh yourself too often (or at too many places). There are three places that I get weighed and consider it an "official weight". One is at my surgeon's office. The 2nd is at my support group meeting. Both of these are electronic bariatric scales accurate to the 0.1 of a pound. The 3rd is my PCP's scale (the standard physician's scale that also measures your height). We have a scale at home, but I only use it rarely and am not concern if it shows more or less than what the other two do. I am sure that your official weight is what your surgeon's scale is because that's probably what you were weighed on prior to your surgery...JR
   — John Rushton

February 26, 2003
I have been having the same problem. I'm still preop and am supposed to be loosing 10% of my body weight. My home scale seems wildly inaccurate! As the other poster advised, probably not good to weigh yourself too many places. I know that my mom, who has many health problems weights 122 at the cardiologist, 125 at her PCP and 130 at the endocrinologist, and who knows what at home (ARgh, why didn't i get her genes!!) For her it's tough because she has CHF and are supposed to watch your weight to see if you have rapid weight gain which would mean problems with fluids and your heart. So I think even the doctor's scales are off. Stick with one and use that - because I think that the incremental changes are accurate - but the absolute value could be off (just like all the clocks in your house!!! LOL) HUGS!
   — w8free

February 26, 2003
Do what I do and go with the lowest weight...ha ha. Get a 5 pound bag of sugar and use it to calibrate your scale. Good luck and God Bless!
   — Kimberly L.

February 26, 2003
My opinion is this hon, go by the scale u weigh your self on the most, however, keep in mind that most drs scales are pretty accurate, and usually they are not that much in difference with other scales, perhaps your scale is off balance also keep in mind that your weight varies dependant on the time of day it is, with water intake, food intake etc...if u want to know how much you have lost just weight yourself on the scale you weighed in at the time of surgery and subtract and you will have ur total loss and weight. good luck
   — Deanna Wise

February 26, 2003
I like Kimberly's answer- go with the lowest weight! LOL I have that problem, too. My scale at home is different than both my doctor's. Usually anywhere from 5-10 lbs. difference. I go with mine at home, although it may not be totally accurate, when I get weighed at the doctors, it's always after i ate and in the middle of the day when I've already had like 40oz of water. Plus, I have jeans and sneakers on, and the sneakers I wear have like 3inch platforms (i'm short lol) So I figure that can make up for about 5lbs. Go with whatever scale you can weigh youself consistently on.
   — Lezlie Y.