I was on omeprazole for four years because of GERD and weaned off after receiving a chronic kidney disease and severe osteoporosis diagnosis, which I believe came from using the PPI. The CKD turned out to be "merely" an acute kidney injury since the kidney values went from stage 3 CKD to just barely into the reference range after stopping the drug. The OP was a misdiagnosis. But I am glad to be off the drug because it did damage my microbiome and it took a year for everything to start settling down. For me, doing the low acid, whole food diet works; it takes a while for healing, and it's a lot of work, but I like my kidneys to function well so I do it. I still get reflux if I go off the diet, but it's nothing like it was. I still get chest pains, which I guess is from the hernia, when I sit a certain way, or do abdominal exercise unless my stomach is empty, or play pickleball too soon after eating a meal. Again, the number of incidences is not as high as it was. I use Gaviscon Advance alginate if I think I need it before exercising or going to bed, it creates a plug at the top of the stomach to keep the acid in. If you haven't already, you may want to google Dr. Aviv and Dr. Kaufman to get free info on diet and lifestyle choices that can help people with reflux. For instance, I sleep sitting up in bed (other people just elevate their head). Because of my age I am taking a mobility class, which is like ongoing physical therapy. It teaches participants how to use their body properly. Bending properly at the knees is one of those exercises. Good luck reprogramming your brain! I too would reflux if I bent over (as well as possibly get chest pain). You can do it!