I can't vomit after WLS

Hello, I am almost 1year post op and I have noticed through out this time frame that I have never been able to vomit. I often feel queezy and feel that if it would just "come up" that I would feel much better. I have had dry heaves many times, with a small amount of fluffy phlegm, but nothing else. I have another question, What happens if you get a GI flu that would normally be accompanied with projectile vomiting? Does the comtents of the stomach just have to wait to come out the other end? I am very curious and have often thought about asking one of my Nursing instructors. I am asked the vomiting question by every person the sees me get queezy, without fail I am asked, "Cant you just barf and feel better, I go on to tell the person that I can't vomit, that I dont have the ability to vomit and I get the same stunned look each and every time. Any thougths comments or suggestions would be welcomed. Christy 5'2" 136 pounds/264 pounds preop/10 to go!

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