In 2020 I had laparoscopic surgery for my hiatal hernia and GERD. It was successful insofar as I no longer have the excruciating acid reflux into my throat. However my then-large hernia was around 7cm. After surgery, now four years later, it is around 14-15cm. The mesh is still in place, so reflux is still in check and I have tests every two years to track the hernia. But I do not, can not, vomit. I have Ondansetron on hand at all times. I inform all doctors and anesthesiologists about it and they ensure that I have anti-nausea meds to prevent nausea.

When I travel, I am especially careful to avoid stimulating vomiting, whether on a cruise or in a country with questionable sanitary conditions. It's my greatest fear that I'll be somewhere remote and have an incident that causes nausea and the regurgitation sensation, so I do everything to prevent it.

But burping? I belch like a man!!! Nothing stops the burping, and frankly. passing of gas the other way. It's ten times more frequent than before the surgery. There is nothing painful about it at all. I don't think you have to worry about burping.