I'm only 5 days post op and am following my diet strictly but I've already lost 21 lbs is this normal. I went into surgery at 352 and I am 331 as of today. I'm really excited just want to make sure that's normal. Did anyone else see rapid results in the first few weeks thanks[emoji254]

Generally, younger people with 'heavier' weights often lose rapidly in the beginning.

At 67 inches and 352 pounds on surgery day, you had a super-morbidly obese BMI of 55. You also look youngish. Due to your high BMI and youth, your rate of weight loss seems normal.

On the other hand, I was considered a 'lightweight' in the world of weight loss surgery due to weighing 225 pounds on surgery day. I lost 15 pounds in my first month post-op, 12.5 pounds in month #2, and an average of 3 to 6 pounds monthly thereafter. I was a slow loser.

Also, keep in mind that not all of your initial weight losses are fat tissue. Some water weight will be dumped with the fat that you are burning.

I figured some of it was water weight... I feel great tho. I can't wait to continue on this journey