I am getting ready to possibly have the surgery and I am quite afraid. While I don't have what I consider swallowing issues I do have severe G.E.R.D. If I lay down sometimes my food comes right back up. I have terrible heartburn almost all the time. I have found out that flour is really my enemy. The main reason I am so afraid about the surgery is that they might not correct the issue and the pain afterwards. I have read so many reviews and none have been that good. Any assurances would be great. Some positive feedback would really help me. Any good advice also.