My heartburn issue started in February 2004 when I was 32. My doctor put me on Nexium at that time. Mayo figured out my genetic drug intolerance when I was 44, and they did the surgery later in the year after I had turned 45.

Interestingly, my brother has the same exact issue and has had the same exact surgery to correct the hernia and GERD. My mom has GERD issues, as well.