Retaining fluid--Please help

[hopingtobehealthy 0]

I was banded in June. Since the beginning my loss has been rather slow but somewhat steady. About 3 months after surgery I took myself off my estrogen replacement therapy-premarin, because someone told me it would cause you to retain Fluid. I dropped 10 pounds in 2 weeks. I lasted two months without the premarin but the hot flashes and lack of sleep were killing me. Now I am back on premarin and again the scale is not moving. Anyone have suggestions. I am going crazy.