Staple line rupture and now ULCERS???? Why? What's next?

2.5 yr po RNY. You all know I've been posting questions about my staple line rupture and now here comes another complication ULCERS! I just had my EGD yesterday and 2 ulcers were noted at the beginning of the pouch, no wonder I've had so much nausea, vomitting and pain. I don't drink alcohol/caffine, smoke, or eat greasy spicy foods. I don't understand how or why these ulcers have developed, I didn't have them a year ago. Doc prescribe Carafate & Protonix. I'm having surgery Dec. 17 for a complete gastric transection and so afraid these ulcers will cause problems in the future like erosion of the pouch and leakage. Can a person live without a stomach? Forgive me for being a little paranoid, I just keep thinking what's next. Any comments appreciated.

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