Any success stories with this procedure?

I’m (f33) relatively young but I’ve had GERD for 17 years. My symptoms are not as terrible as other people describe theirs because I take daily PPIs (currently taking Dexilant which is one of the strongest): I don’t vomit, I can eat “bad stuff” once or twice per week, no nausea and not so much reflux, most of the time is just gastritis that comes and goes and a mild burning feeling in my throat.

I was checked for every possible reason (hernia, helico bacter, goal bladder issues and so on) of GERD and it turns out nothing seems to be wrong with my body, I’m just “hyperacidic” and I believe it has to do with anxiety and stress too.

Still I think I’m going for the LINX surgery as suggested by my doctor, he says it’s the only way I can have no symptoms without having to take a pill tums every single day of my life.

Also, if I don’t drink coffee I can’t function in society, I lack of energy and get depressed. And I rather drink coffee than take anti-depressants but in order to be able to drink coffee I need to get rid of the GERD.

So... I would like to hear any success stories about the LINX, since I’ve heard is not always like going back to normal. Doctor also suggested the fundoplication but he says it’s more invasive.

I just don’t know if I should go for it or is it going to be worst having to go through it, since my symptoms are not as bad.

What are your experiences with this procedures?