Is this too big for my wrist? Will it give an accurate heart rate?

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My solution was to push it down my wrist but I have postural orthostatic tachycardia and the main reason I bought a Fitbit is to test my heart rate.... Will it be accurate if I push it down like this? Than

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Another pic..

 

[LZeeW · Accepted solution]

Hello @flowerpixel and welcome to the Community.  I honestly believe that your wrist is too small for a Fitbit with a classic band.  Your wrist looks exceptionally small.  I’m not sure that the mesh band will help.  I’m also not sure that a third party band will help, either.

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Thanks....Do you know if you have to wear a Fitbit literally right at your wrist?  Does this look any better?  It's on the tightest setting..

 

[LZeeW]

The recommended daily wear position is one finger width away from the prominent bone on your wrist.  Your new picture is the recommended position during exercise — it helps with heart rate when your wrist might be bending a lot.  I think there is a considerable chance that it will keep sliding down your wrist and you won’t get a heart rate trace at all.

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Thank you!  I looked into the child watches but they didn't get good reviews.  I might try poking another hole in the band (if I decide to keep it)...I'm also looking at pulse oximeters