I had surgery on Jan 10th and I am on the post-op liquid diet, I am following the rules and have only lost 5 lbs. Is this normal? What is the average weight loss during the post-op phase? Isn't it abnormal to be on liquids and not lose? How much did you all lose after 2 weeks... Should I be concerned?

You shouldn't be worried about losing weight right now. For the first four weeks after surgery you're healing.

As for five pounds, that's a deficit of 17,500 calories. That is more than you should be losing with the band, which is 1-2 lbs a week. So you're losing just fine. Do not expect double digits.

Be proud if what you've done but remember that you're still healing.

You shouldn't be worried about losing weight right now. For the first four weeks after surgery you're healing.

As for five pounds, that's a deficit of 17,500 calories. That is more than you should be losing with the band, which is 1-2 lbs a week. So you're losing just fine. Do not expect double digits.

Be proud if what you've done but remember that you're still healing.

Very well said!!!! Post-op is a time for healing!!! 5 pounds down already is great. Hang in there and don't let the scale discourage you.