<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I have CD and also have GERD and a sliding hiatal hernia (hope I spelled it right). I've done everything I know how to do to limit my diet for these problems and my doctors have given me medications, but I still have burning in my esophagus and asthma. Does anyone know whether surgery is the likely solution, or is it to be avoided at all costs? Laurie