DEXA scans

[woundcarping]

For me DEXA doesn't meaningfully influence my decisions regarding the weight loss or dosing, but it establishes a baseline to compare to as time goes forward. I could see the data relating to visceral fat could lead to medical decisions in the future.. perhaps comparing my future scan to this one to see if the visceral needs a more targeted approach or if it's progressing acceptably.

To me, getting blood work done to make sure there weren't other issues was more important for the planning/implementation.

 

[gothpeacock]

I got one at the UC Davis Sacramento sports lab for $75. Highly recommend if that’s accessible for you, they were great.

 

[neo6488]

I see lots of posts referring to DEXA scans. I would like to know my body fat, muscle, and bone density percentages. Where are y'all getting them and how much do they cost?

How fat are you? I can get mine done through a weight loss program at a local hospital in my area. Had to get a referral from PCP.

 

[Tbagger]

Does anyone have and experience with the Hume Health scale/ dexa scan combo? I keep seeing ads for them and would like an unbiased opinion.

I use one. It’s usually within a few % points from the dexa and almost spot on with the inbody. In my opinion, it was a very good investment.

 

[swimmer]

How fat are you? I can get mine done through a weight loss program at a local hospital in my area. Had to get a referral from PCP.

I have been at my target weight for a while. But my target weight might change depending on the results. Both of my parents had osteoporosis. Maybe I can get one based on that. Are there different scans. Will one testing bone density also test body composition?

 

[CMA Pooky]

I have been at my target weight for a while. But my target weight might change depending on the results. Both of my parents had osteoporosis. Maybe I can get one based on that. Are there different scans. Will one testing bone density also test body composition?

Would a Dexa Scan indicate if a person were calcium deficient?

 

[swimmer]

Would a Dexa Scan indicate if a person were calcium deficient?

A dexa scan can indicate osteoporosis. Osteoporosis can be caused by a calcium deficiency.

 

[neo6488]

I have been at my target weight for a while. But my target weight might change depending on the results. Both of my parents had osteoporosis. Maybe I can get one based on that. Are there different scans. Will one testing bone density also test body composition?

Yeah that would be hard then. I went through a 6 month course on helathy eating, excersise, etc when trying to get GLP through insurance. This way seems easier.

 

[390120]

I paid $100 CAD for mine under a promo, usually its $200 CAD in my city. I find results can range based on the technicians technique like how they position you, so they gotta be consistent

 

[woundcarping]

I get my first DEXA scan tomorrow after waiting ~5 weeks for my appointment.

I really wanted a baseline closer to the start of my journey but availability is availability, driving an hour to get this one. I don't remember the exact day I called, but I'm at least 15lb lighter unless I called during my 3lb Christmas bump.

The price there is $199.

Done. Called on 12/15 for the appointment weighing 279lb, this morning I weighed 261lb, not a baseline, but close as I’ll get. Dexa said I weigh 257lb.

I’ll probably test again around 230-240lb.

 

[Occindemure]

Scheduled for mine on the 7th @ $80I want to have a real body fat % to set my future goals.

 

[sa12uk]

Any experience with dexa from anyone in the UK. It doesn't seem very easy to get a scan generally here. If you can they tend to be near London and require a doctor referral from what I can tell.

 

[Ruckus4519]

$65

Anyone charging more then $100 would be outrages to me but maybe my area is cheaper LOTs of places to chose from here... if i buy 2 of them they are $50 each

Thanks for saying this. idk if it’s applicable to my city, but it definitely got me looking up alternatives to my goto, which costs me $140 per.

it won’t be 1-1 but the local university has inbody for less than $20. i can get one every month if i wanted to at the same cost as my old goto

i can’t particularly justify the costs of a fancy weighing scale atm, but that’s also one of the options i guess

they also do have a dexa machine but idk if that’s even open to the public lmao

 

[Sid the SeaGull]

I'm pretty keen to see how the soon to be released body scan 2 compares to a dexa . The body scan 2 seems to have more sensors than others in the market and also measures via two methods, so I'm hopeful of a high level of accuracy for the trend data provided.

 

[Peptidedudez]

Here is my dexa scan to get an idea on what type of info you can get from them

 

[theoretical_maximum]

Any experience with dexa from anyone in the UK. It doesn't seem very easy to get a scan generally here. If you can they tend to be near London and require a doctor referral from what I can tell.

DEXA machines are expensive, and as such you're probably only gonna find them in the big cities because you need enough customers to make buying the machine worthwhile. If you search for cash pay DEXA, or DEXA body fat testing, you might find them. DEXA is mostly used for bone density testing, but if you look for body fat testing you'll find a different type of provider of the service. I'm pretty sure that in the US they require a prescription as well, but these clinics are just set up such that a provider rubber stamps everyone's appointment.

For US people, DEXA in my area is $85-110 depending, sometimes there are deals like buy 2 or 3 scans and get reduced rates, etc, but I live in a somewhat high cost of living area so I wouldn't expect it to be any cheaper than that.

 

[Wallydog]

Thanks for saying this. idk if it’s applicable to my city, but it definitely got me looking up alternatives to my goto, which costs me $140 per.

it won’t be 1-1 but the local university has inbody for less than $20. i can get one every month if i wanted to at the same cost as my old goto

i can’t particularly justify the costs of a fancy weighing scale atm, but that’s also one of the options i guess

they also do have a dexa machine but idk if that’s even open to the public lmao

Where I live, the local university offers a range of services from the Dept of Movement Sciences. Cheaper for students/faculty but available to community too. What I'm seeing as a Dexa (Dexa 3 scan package) would cost $380 for me, a community member. That seems way too high. EDIT - $350 to $380.

Here's their price list.

Department of Movement Sciences

 

[Ruckus4519]

Dexa (Dexa 3 scan package) would cost $380 for me, a community member

Yeah I called mine up yesterday and they said non students needed a $50 pass for the health center, but honestly it’s a steal still. It’s InBody though, not DXA.

The goal is to buy my own DXA machine

Jk that probably takes a shitton of power. The InBody probably doesn’t, so that’s more realistic …

 

[woundcarping]

Yeah I called mine up yesterday and they said non students needed a $50 pass for the health center, but honestly it’s a steal still. It’s InBody though, not DXA.

The goal is to buy my own DXA machine

Jk that probably takes a shitton of power. The InBody probably doesn’t, so that’s more realistic …

Only a couple kW from what I’ve read.

The cost vs needing a licensed rad tech and or being under someone else’s supervision was a bit off putting

 

[Ruckus4519]

Only a couple kW from what I’ve read.

The cost vs needing a licensed rad tech and or being under someone else’s supervision was a bit off putting

See I didn’t even think about that… Since I just laid there and they handed me a printout afterwards, I assumed it was ezpz and forgot about the “xray” part of dexa lmao