Anti-reflux

I had this surgery April 2025. My stomach had gone through a massive hernia into the chest cavity so surgery was the only option.

I was having such pain with acid reflux as well.

The surgery was carried out privately and the hospital experience was first rate.

The recovery was really hard. It was a very restricted very soft diet which gradually expanded over weeks. I just needed to be in bed a large part of the time.

I was given liquid morphine which I only needed for a few days post op but did remain on paracetamol for a while.

Its really important not to put any strain on the stomach area for a few months.

I would not want to go through the recovery again but the surgery was life saving and I have no reflux any more. It was absolutely worth while and I have no real issues following surgery.

I haven’t had the surgery myself, but I’d be interested in hearing from people who had it a few years ago rather than only recently. Did the benefits last long term, or did reflux or swallowing problems return over time?

Have you googled the academic papers and meta analysis via Google Scholar?

I'd start there.
Just a quick look details dozens of them.
I'd use the "filter by year" and set at "since 2022" first so you only see the newest results and procedures.

I can't help on a "personal" level.
Sorry