I lost just under 20 pounds in the first ten days out from surgery (that doesn't include the added hospital weight). Then they allowed me to have 5, 1 oz, high protein soft "meals" along with protein shakes and other no-cal liquids.

All of the sudden I stopped losing weight. I am getting in between 500 and 600 calories, my protein is above 60g per day, my fluids are above 80oz per day. I have been as active as I can be this close out from surgery.

It just doesn't make sense.

Oh and my surgery was 1/14. Any advice, words of wisdom, and/or help would be greatly appreciated. I felt like a failure with my Lapband. I don't want to fail at this too...

Thanks for all of the support! I am still stuck and just cannot figure it out. Reducing fluids is an option, but I live in Denver. Getting dehydrated is super easy out here between the altitude and the dry air. Pre-surgery I was taking in much more H2O and I am afraid of what might happen if I reduce the quantity anymore. My lips are already really dry and my mouth is like a freaking cotton ball

I have been tracking very closely. I've use MFP in the past but have just been using pen and paper because of all the math I need to do to get the correct portion size. I will make it a goal to switch over this week. I think I may also get a BodyBugg so that I can get a better grasp on my calorie burn. It shouldn't matter that much this close to surgery, but it certainly can't hurt.

I think going back to work today is going to help. I have a standing desk so I am rarely sitting down. I stay pretty active in the office and I am hopeful that will be all it takes to get the scale moving again.