Ive only lost 17 lbs since surgery on 1/25...

Is this normal?

Could be, probably is, but without your profile filled in there really isn't much data to go by.

Everyone is different, everyone looses at a different rate.

It's not abnormal. Everyone will lose at a different rate. The most important person to ask this person to would be your doctor, they know you better than we do.

the first 6 wks un might not loss much after that 1-2 lbs a week is good

Terry is right, please fill in your profile. For instance, if you started your journey at 400 lbs I'd say yes, it's not normal. If you're 5' 8" and weigh 250, maybe not? I only lost 12 lbs the first 2 weeks and then nothing for the next 3.5 months. It took a 4th fill and a consult with my nut to get the scale moving in the right direction for me.

btw-I know many people use apps and it's hard to even find the profile page but if you can ever sit down at a PC, you should fill in your profile? I've got a kindle fire and I have no idea how to navigate around that app