I am a little disappointed in surgery, is this normal?

I am 5 weeks and 2 days post-op and have only lost 23lb. I am a little scared that this surgery is not gonna work for me because my surgeon has even said that my weight loss is not excessive. I throw up almost everyday. The only thing I am able to keep down is protein shakes. I can only drink 1/2 can (4oz) of ensure high protein or boost. I am not eating fast. I eat all the foods I am suppose to but food is just not sitting well in my stomach. I went to Wendy and ate some chili, and that was the first time I was able to keep something down. I only was able to eat about 3 spoonfulls. I am scheduled to have my upper GI today but I thought I would have lost more weight since I am not keeping any food down. As a result of not keeping food down, I am not able to take my meds for blood pressure and my pressure has been up and down. I go to the gym 4 times a week and I swim at least 2 times out of the week. Why is this surgery not working for me? I feel like I am working even harder to try and lose weight. I was told that I am lightweight and lightweight people don't lose weight that quickly is this true? Please help me. Is the beginning stages always this hard?

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