I had surgery on Nov 27th and felt pretty crappy the first 5 days or so - but been little by little feeling a bit better - still very easily worn out. I lost 12 lbs and then it went into a complete stall and I actually gained 1.5 lbs which freaked me out!!!

I am wondering if this is fairly normal? I am eating next to nothing - probably not more than 300 calories a day and that is forcing in the Protein drinks down to get to that 300 calorie number and still get in 70-90 grams protein. I am trying to stay pretty well hydradated and am probably getting in around 80oz of Fluid if you count the boullion, Protein Drinks, some Water, tea and a little coffee.

I am scared to death that in a couple of days when I can start pureed foods that I will actually gain more weight -- what is going on?

It's normal because your body has started going into starvation mode and is hanging on to anything it canon clouding fat. You have to keep consuming protein and sufficient amount of calories in order to lose the fat.

Your body has shut you down...300 calories tell your body that you are in starvation mode...It will do anything it can to protect you.....Isn't the body an amazing machine..!!!

You should drink some more Protein shakes and drink some G2 Gatorade even though you think you are getting enough Fluid..

Once you up the calories your body will relax again and allow you to drop some weight..Also the meds and crap they put into your system when you had the surgery takes time for it to leave your body..Your body is also under stress from the surgery alone. It takes time for it to realize you are okay....

You are now geared to lose weight..It is going to happen..K try to relax about this little setback!

Your body will fluctuate the first few weeks. Don't worry about it!!
In fact, I would step away from the scale for a while and only weigh at doctor's appointments - go by your clothing size, it's a much better gauge anyway

also search this site for 3 week stall. Happens to the majority of us.

Thanks for the feedback folks - pants are definately a lot looser