Hi. I had the Nissen in Oct at Mayo in Rochester. I had been onPPI’s for close to 30 years and my digestive system all messed up. 4/5 ‘s of my stomach was herniated into my diaphragm and i was experiencing lots of painful spasms. I was on a soft diet for 6 weeks and religiously followed that diet after surgery. I drink no carbonation now. I cannot burp and last week had a stomach bug( food poisoning?) i could not vomit but had horrid dry heaves enough to worry I might have messed something up internally. The lack of burping is inconvenient the inability to vomit is worrisome. I take no PPI’s now but still can not eat much or drink much at meals. Funny…. My body has adjusted to this lack of food and I lose no weight. Bummer!!!!! I am greatful I wont have a strangulated stomach so the tradeoff is good. Sure could have used a few more days in the hospital. I spent the night in the hospital and was discharged the next morning. For a 73 year old that was kinda fast I thought. But am thankful for my Doctor and Mayo. I do have utmost faith in them especially my Thoracic surgeon. He was superb! What other questions do u have?