5 weeks post op: throwing up

i need some information. I am 5 weeks post op and amy trying to add 1 solid food item to my meals at least 1x per day, however, I cannot eat a 1/2 cup serving of anything. I throw everything back up. Not mashed potatoes or squashed up green beans but if i try to eat small pieces of ckn or cheese, It feels like it is stuff in my chest and that prohibits me from even drinking water. I am having a hard time getting all my fluids in b/c I feel full all the time and if I try to drink then I get sick. As far as how I feel, I feel great. ....Any suggestions or what I am doing wrong?

You should talk with your doctor, Diana.  I did that so, my surgeon did a endoscopy to make sure things were okay.  It turned out that the opening of my new tummy was almost closed due. He stretched it to open a little more.  This was done a couple of times and now I can eat better.  I still have to watch what I do eat because some foods simply makes me sick.

JOY

Thanks Joy
I did call today but the Dr is out of town right now or something. I had the Dry Heeves last night for a while but has subsided. I was able to get a protein drink down this morning 8oz glass and I have a couple of drinks of water today so far. I had not tried to eat anything as of yet, afraid to really. I figure maybe I wasn't waiting long enough between meals and drinking which may have caused the problem, I will try to be more careful but if it starts up again the office did tell me today to go to the ER.
When did you have your surgery/ How have you done with it.
Diana

I had my surgery on November 3rd, 2008.  It was a huge adjustment to life style changes.  I had my ups and downs like everyone else.  I still have some pain in the upper abdomen.  It is still healing.  I am able to eat more things than before but, sometimes I go overboard and pay for it later (throwing up).  Still learning.  I am 10 pounds from my goal.  Yippee.  No hurry now.  My doctor is a really kind and understanding guy *****ally cares for his patients.

JOY

I hope you are feeling better. I hear a lot of bypass patients can feel this way for the first few months after surgery. Learning to adjust to the small amounts you can eat is definitely a lifestyle change. Especailly eating slow. That's the hard one to adjust to. Things will get better.