ulcers hernia and kinks in bowel

Please put me in your prayers.  I hadgastric bypass with no banding  6 yrs ago the first 4 were great I went from 287 to 150 and siz 24 to size 12 I felt great.  Then I got a kink 2 weeks later they did surgery again on a hernia which developed.  A little less than a year later I had severe pain and my Dr. thought it was another hernia.....his question to me was why did I not tell him I had an ulcer....how the hck was I to know....Since then I had endocopies about every 6 months with no change....The endocopic doctor says it is a non healing ulcer and need surgical correction.  During all the stress I started back smoking which I know is not helping; am have actually cut back to 2 a day one with my coffee in the morning....and one after I throw up my supper...I throw up all the time and am in pain. My doctor is obstinate because I had been smoking.  I am quitting Im n chatix.  My doctor is just plain mean; he tells me he will do a reversal///he does not explain why a rvrsal would be bnficial....he just says that what he would do.  I have an appt  with another doctor Thursday I want xplanation of what is needed.  I understand how to diet and if a reversal is needed I wouldnt mind gaining up to a size 10 I'm at a size 2 now.   Please pray that a decision made is God's wlll.  I am throwing up al my food if it wasn't for protien shakes I proably would be with the Lord.  If you have any advise please reply.   Bless and Keep You...Pam

Pam I am so sorry you are going thru this and I'm glad you are seeing another doctor,I was going to suggest that. We all know smoking isn't good for us (I'm an ex-smoker so won't lecture) but withholding treatment because you are smoking isn't going to help anything. I can't imagine not being able to keep solid food down.

Father I ask you to intervene on Pam's behalf, get her to a doctor who will listen to her needs and adress them in an active way. Help her also to have the strength to quit smoking, we all know this is difficult but we will be praying for her to have strength. Please jus****ch over her and guide her to a healthier life and restore her health. We ask this in your precious Son's name, Amen!

 I will keep you in my prayers.  Smoking does exacerbate ulcers, as it did in my father's case.  Do get a second opinion.  It does not sound as if your surgeon is very helpful to you at this time.  

Hugs,
Trish