Until I see the doctor today, what are your ideas please?

I had an Open RNY on 5-8-01. Thankfully no complications then. On March 1, 2002 my gallbladder was taken out LAP. Even after the removal I've still had "intermittent" bad pain. In the summer of 2002 I had some really hard back breaking work. My back hurt so bad I took codeine, and on an empty stomach. That started the pains even worse than the gallbladder attacks. Anywho to make a long story as short as possible, ever since I have EXTREME pain! I've had 15 surgeries and many complications from some of them. So I know pain and how to compare it. Most of the time these attacks start up, it is at night when I first lay down. I don't get to sleep before the most excruciating pain starts. I'm assuming it's an ulcer although there is NO nausea or burning from it. It is like someone punched me as hard as possible in the upper gut (pouch area). Then my stomach, chest and back area goes numb, yet in GREAT pain. It is hard to breathe as the pain is so numbing. I'm not sure how I can be numb and in pain at the same time, yet it is. If I were to die or go into a heart attack, I would NOT be surprised. On a scale of 1-10, it is a definite 9. These pains will last 3-4 hours. But since I've started taking Nexium they will go away in 3-5 minutes. However last night, it would NOT go away, and start back up in 10 minutes. I ended up taking 4 Nexium from 11:30 - 3:30. I was afraid to take anymore. I'd rather be dead than have another night like last night. I think my week long bad cough brought on last nights attack. I had tried to see a doc Friday, but was not able to get in. I DO have an appointment today at 1:15 PM. So I am NOT asking for advice in leu of seeing a doctor. I just wonder if anyone else has had this type of pain, and what was done to help you? I should have been scoped two years ago, but with all the medical procedures I've had in the past, I am TERRIFIED of the scope! Yes everyone says it's a piece of cake. I'm not convinced. However, I'm pushing for one today. Last night I actually decided to consider an RNY reversal if I have to live the rest of my life with these pains. It is that bad. I'd rather be 319 plus than live with this anymore. I've had no energy since wls, my depression is worse, than these god awful excruciating pains. If possible, I'd rather have the RNY reversed, and a LAP done at the same time, so hopefully I don't gain the weight back. Has anyone had this? Sorry, I hope I don't depress anyone. I'm just at the end of my rope. I never dreamed I'd be basically happy with an RNY then 3+ years out actually want to get it reversed.

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