Although it is fairly normal to have a scale in the home, when you have diseases in the digestive system, ones that increase water weight, or cause swelling, having a scale is kind of a moot point.
Of course it's nice to know an approximate weight, but there isn't much of a point putting faith in something that changes drastically.
When I was younger, my weight could jump 10-15 pounds within a 16hr period. At first we thought it was just the prednisone, but in hindsight it was the Hereditary Angioedema causing swelling and causing havoc in my weight.
There is no stability in weight with chronic diarrhea and swelling episodes.
So why focus on a scale?
Another reason why chronic illness can be a blessing in disguise. Why focus on something that you can't even know for sure is correct?
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