in my stomach/intestine area for way longer than it should.
-I don't have much of a decreased appetite but I never get that really hungry growling stomach feeling like I used to.
-I'm bipolar and when I take my meds I feel absolutely nothing, as if I didn't even take them. Its like my stomach can't absorb the pills and turn them into something my body can use. This is my main concern because I NEED to be on meds.
Well, could be your medications are giving you the indigestion, plain and simple, but you should get used to that. As for the meds not working, some bipolar drugs are like that, you don't notice them "working" unless you go off them. However, could be you need a different kind of medicine. Also, might be your stomach does indeed empty slowly, and the docs can do a "stomach emptying test," which checks how long it takes food to leave the stomach. As for the nonsmell of your waste and gas, this is common for a period of time following a colonoscopy, becuz the prep totally cleans out the digestion, so there will be less odor. More protein improves the appetite, altho could be your indigestion keeps you from feeling hungry.
I think you should review the side effects of your medications. If an upset stomach is on there, you can always talk with the prescribing doc about trying something different, since it seems to be bothering you quite a bit. Also, request that test I mentioned.