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Scales... which ones

It is just that I've crested the 700 lbs. mark a few times in the past, so while xl-700 is nice I've had a few times it has errored out. I'd rather know how much I'm over, opposed to, hmm I must be bigger now, because i can't get my favored jeans over my thighs
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Scales... which ones

The Wicked Pear:
It is just that I've crested the 700 lbs. mark a few times in the past, so while xl-700 is nice I've had a few times it has errored out. I'd rather know how much I'm over, opposed to, hmm I must be bigger now, because i can't get my favored jeans over my thighs


I'm around 650 pounds and use an industrial platform scale from Uline. It's a Deluxe model with a 1,300 pound capacity. It seems to be reliable, but I have nothing to compare it to since I now exceed the capacity of the scales at my doctors' offices
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Scales... which ones

I imagine that it must be stressful when you find a doctor you like who treats you as a person, not as a diet issue, and then find you exceed their equipment. Do you find the U-line scale worth the purchase?
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Scales... which ones

The Wicked Pear:
I imagine that it must be stressful when you find a doctor you like who treats you as a person, not as a diet issue, and then find you exceed their equipment. Do you find the U-line scale worth the purchase?


Oh, I found the cost ridiculous initially, so I went through several cheaper models first. Not only did the cost add up, but they also tended to read errors even when I was a good bit below capacity. So yes, I'm glad I got this one. It's worked well for 18 months now.
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Scales... which ones

The Wicked Pear:
I imagine that it must be stressful when you find a doctor you like who treats you as a person, not as a diet issue, and then find you exceed their equipment. Do you find the U-line scale worth the purchase?

BigBallBellyGirl:
Oh, I found the cost ridiculous initially, so I went through several cheaper models first. Not only did the cost add up, but they also tended to read errors even when I was a good bit below capacity. So yes, I'm glad I got this one. It's worked well for 18 months now.



Thank you for the insight! Appreciate the trials you went through to get us this info. Keep gaining smiley
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Scales... which ones

One of the health metrics my doctor has asked me to start tracking is % of body fat, so my search is ongoing again as I'm looking for a scale in high capacity that also measures body fat as well. Or a way to do this that isn't connected to a scale. Anyone know if you can still use the body fat features of a scale if you exceed the capacity of the scale?
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Scales... which ones

The Wicked Pear:
One of the health metrics my doctor has asked me to start tracking is % of body fat, so my search is ongoing again as I'm looking for a scale in high capacity that also measures body fat as well. Or a way to do this that isn't connected to a scale. Anyone know if you can still use the body fat features of a scale if you exceed the capacity of the scale?


Hmm, I don't know if there are still scales that measure body fat percentage. You could always get a measure and do that separately while weighing.

I think the only ones I can recall are for a bariatric doctors office
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Scales... which ones

I'm looking to keep my fitness monies low and at home, as my current doctor still is into shaming me every visit about my size, I mean I get it doc but.......
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Scales... which ones

I'm sorry that is happening. You deserve a healthcare professional who won't judge you. That will only do what you ask to improve any quality of life.
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Scales... which ones

I want one like they have at heart attack grill
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