i thought the same thing before the band
basically, my doctor told me that right after the surg. it is just a healing phase. don't worry about weight loss in the very beginning . Your tummy needs to heal after surgery. I had the protein shakes that were watered down alot, broth (just sipped on it), and water. You are not going to be malnourished in a week. Try not to worry about it, like I did, really, in the end it's so worth it.