My gastro dr is recommending I get POEM surgery due to the issues I have. I am scared. I don't have weight issues nor do I have swallowing issues. I have gerd pretty bad and if I lay down my food comes back up. Stuff like that. Having read some reviews for after surgery makes me even more hesitant. Pain for example and months of it. How long does pain last? Will I always be on a soft diet? Any information you can supply me with will really be helpful