I don't know if it's normal...normal isn't a word I use often, unless it's to scoff at it. It's more of a myspace (eyeroll) thing, breaking a cherry by getting your first post

and a welcome to Thinner Timesl, the best site to aid post WLS patients to success on their journey. The other one out there is a rude and snippish place that isn't near as big or active as TT.