Home scales that weigh over 300 lbs? - ThinnerTimes

cnvh · 07-20-2006, 07:29 AM

Does anyone know if there are any readily available (i.e., at Wal-Mart or Target) bathroom-type scales that register weights over 300 lbs?

I quit smoking 2 1/2 weeks ago, and since then I have been eating everything in sight. The feeding frenzy has since slacked off somewhat, which is good... however, as per my 6-month pre-op program for WLS at my hospital, I have to attend groups monthly, where I get weighed in (among other things)... If I end the 6 months weighing more than when I started, I will not be approved for surgery. As of last weigh-in, I am only 1/2 lb. down from where I started... and after the last 2 weeks, I'm quite certain I have gained a good bit.

Hopping on the scale and having to face the reality of the (rising) numbers helps me a LOT in keeping on track; however, my bathroom scale doesn't go over 300 lbs. My doc has said that I'm welcome to stop by the office and use their scale, but since their office is over an hour from where I work, I can't get there during office hours unless I leave work early or go in late (which I'm trying not to do any more than abaolutely necessary, to save my time for when I'm off for surgery).

So, does anyone have any recommendations for a good, "industrial-strength" scale? Hahaha

Baron Patrick · 07-20-2006, 08:07 AM

Target has one on sale for $40.00 on their web-site. They also have them at their stores.

It has a 330 lb. capacity, and tracks weight and body fat percentages. It's also FDA approved.

Here's the link

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...sin=B00064NKCK

AlabamaChick · 07-20-2006, 10:18 AM

Thanks for the link Baron. I am having this problem too and going to get mine this evening!

Bypassingme619 · 07-20-2006, 10:44 AM

The scale I purchased from Target is an Electronic scales and it reads up to 350 pounds. It cost me about $42.00. I love it. It is a Taylor glass electronic scale.

exit88 · 07-20-2006, 12:01 PM

This scale goes up to 440 pounds link

This $40 scale goes up to 360 pounds link

Julez · 07-20-2006, 12:51 PM

Ya Target Was The Only Place I Could Find One

cnvh · 07-20-2006, 12:52 PM

I went ahead and ordered the $39.99 Weight Watchers glass scale from the Target website; it got good reviews. I doubt that I'm going to have a chance to get to the store to buy one before it would come in the mail, so what the heck, I'll just wait for the post man to drop it off on my doorstep instead...