The Nissen surgery went very well. I did have trouble a few days after surgery with not being able to swallow much of anything, including water. I had to go back into the hospital and had esophageal stretches done. Felt better. I ended up having 13 out patient stretches over the next several weeks. Was much, much better after that. The only other problem continues.. you really can not throw up if you are nauseated or have a stomach virus. There is pretty serious pain and burning in the chest area when your body tries to get rid of stuff and runs into the roadblock. I was told that before surgery by someone who also had Nissen surgery. But, I keep a prescription of anti-nausea pills, which works pretty well. Please consider that the first problem, needing stretches is probably NOT common. I tend to have weird stuff happen with meditation or surgery. The other thing is common. But, I was fine for years. It’s only more recently that my doctor wanted to start me on Prilosec, as I was having some break through and reflux on occasion. My surgery was in 2003. I was told this surgery does not last forever. If you are considering it, talk to your doctor and ask questions. I am still glad I had mine. I do think it was worth it. Good luck to you!