I am a 35 year old. I have 3 children. I noticed major changes after having my third child, my son. When I was delivering him I felt a ripping pain on my left side. The doctor told me it was his elbow, but he was already out as I continued feeling like something was ripping inside of me. About 6 months later I had my gallbladder removed due to stones. A little while after that I was still not feeling well and felt maybe it was from Mirena I had placed after my son. I then had my tubes tied. To make this story somewhat short... My son is now 3 almost 4. I have been having major bowel issues since. I only go to the bathroom about once every 7-9 days. When I do finally go I am literally going for almost an hour. It begins with loose stool then quickly turns to diarrhea. I have the worst stomach pains, sweating, shaking, lightheadedness and then numbness in my legs. I have been battling with weight since all of this began too. At one point my husband commented to me " I bet you loose 5 pounds whenever you finally go". So, I began trying to weigh myself close to the time, then right after. The change is tremendous. My stomach almost flattens completely. I loose atleast 5-6 pounds each time, but gain again as soon as I begin eating or drinking. I noticed through some of the posts something about acids in the stomach and soda drinking. I am a mega soda drinker. Pepsi is my vice.... I have tried "quitting" in the past, but I was pretty much brought up on pepsi. (needless to say my kids don't drink soda). I am at a point where this is completely controlling and affecting my life in every way. I have been working with doctors for a long time and am still nowhere except on anti-depressants, anxiety, heart burn, heart palpatation, and fybromyalgia medications along with arthritic strength tylenol. I really want to get off of all the medications and finally feel normal again. Any help in what will get me there would be appreciated. I know I can't be the only one in the world suffering like this. Someone has to know what is wrong... I hope!