Hi guys,

I started my pre-op diet last week. I can have 1 healthy meal a day and shakes the rest. My calorie intake can be no more than 1200. I had lost 5lbs when I weighed in on Friday, but when I weighed this morning I gained 3 lbs. back?!? I don’t get what’s going on since I’m following the diet and not having more than 1200 calories. Anyone experiencing this?

The same happened to me! I started my pre-op diet on 6/3. I had consistently lost 1 lbs a day until about three days so when I gained 3 lbs. I've been following my diet very strictly. I thought maybe I was eating too much salt in my one meal so I drank lots of water and cooked with way less salt. I've lost half of a pound but not what I thought I would lose. I'm wondering if I'm not having enough shakes or not measuring my portions correctly. Idk but now with you asking the same question, maybe it's just something that happens. ??‍♀️

All calories aren't equal. Sometimes it could be salt, sodium, water retention or carbs that cause that weight gain.