Staple line disruption, What do I do NOW?

this was my second attempt for wls. The first time I tried I went into shock, so the surgeon didn't continue the surgery.Found out I was allergic to latex and pennicillin, It was a hard decision but I decided to have the surgery again. This time everything went well, I recovered fine, except for vomiting and heaving all the time. Ths is what caused the disruption. Now I'm stuck I don't know what to do. I thank God that I have lost over 80lbs and am greatful for that but I need to lose so much more, although I'm not gaining yet it's only a matter of time. I'm able to eat almost the way I did pre-op.I went from 346 to 262 losing the first 65lbs in 2 months, I'm 5 months post op. I also have a hernia that needs to be repaired. I guess my question is if you were in my shoes, would you attempt this surgery a third time? By the way, my doctor said the success rate is much lower because the first sugery falled. and he transect the stomach when he redo the surgery, I wish this was an option for me. I would have chosen transection. But he only does it if the first surgery fails, which doesn't make sense to me. If the success rate is lower and he transect the stomach, what if the staples disrupted again??This is scary,upseting and depressing I need help, PLEASE any info and suggestion are deeply appreciated.

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