I have had gerd for 12 years been on ppis since then. i am 32, 6' 175lbs. considering nissen fundoplication to get off ppis and help with regurgitation. tests are good but i am hesitant, any advice?

Well...: I am not a GI specialist but do see a lot of patients with gerd. If the ppi has controlled your symptoms, then surgery is probably not needed. Since your are not obese by any means, weight loss would not help you much. The fundoplication is an endoscopic procedure and you will likely benefit from it for a decade or more and i would certainly consider it if ppi has been partly beneficial.

See below: Iyou live in austin texas, which has some of the best gastroenterologist in United States. I would suggest you check in with austin gastroenterology..And get a second opinion before you consider any surgery. Also, you need a workup for food allergy. I lot of patients who had nissen that still have gerd..Later to find out they had a food allergy.. Wish you the best.