MY OPEN RNY HAS FAILED - I AM SO FRIGHTENED!!

I am 8 weeks post op today. I had an open RNY at Thomas Jefferson Univ Hospital in Phila PA with Dr. James Colberg. I had an Upper GI today which shows my staple line is completely broken down. My staples are still in my body and I dont know what is next. My doctor could not even find the time to talk to me about these findings, he told the radiologist to "send her home". I have so many questions, fears and feelings. Why am I no longer good enough to talk with and explain this to? There is no answer as to why this happened. It was not my diet and it appears that these broke down before I left the hospital. The Doctor took so much time before surgery and told me the only way this would happen is if I ate things I was not supposed to. I followed all his directions to the letter and still have gone through this entire process with absolutely nothing but pain and bad memories to show for it. He told me over the phone at the hospital (could not even see me and he was in the hospital as I saw him right before the test!!)that I can leave it the way it is (i dont even know how it is!) or have a more complicated drastic surgery. What is that all about. Can anyone help me sort this out? I am desperate and frantic. My email is [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

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