Considering Nissen

I've been through the bravo study, motility study, etc. and i am considered someone with a severe case of GERD.  I am considering the Nissen procedure for relief of GERD but also so that i can get off of Protnoix due to all the side effects of long term use.  Complicating all of this is a recent diagnosis of Inclusion Body Myositis.  I really do not want to make a decision that is going to end up causing more harm that good.  I've been reading a lot of the encouraging posts and it looks like it's a long recovery process which i can tolerate.  Is there anyone out there with a simliar diagnosis who can provide me with some advice?  I am 60 years old, single, no kids, and really need to work at least 5 more years.  If surgery is going to cut that short then I need to factor that in to my decision.  

Nanty-

I am a mechanic and was able to go back to work in about 6 weeks, because of my work I had to wait longer until I was off weight restrictions. The surgery didn't stop me from working, but did have a positive impact on my attendance. I wasn't call in because of horrible reflux anymore.
Since yu have had the tests and your surgeon believes you are a good candidate for the surgery I would do it. It was the best decision I made to give me back quality of life. I can't imagine going back to the way I was for 18 years of GERD issues.

Take care,
Bill