Hi Janie;
The link is to a news story of a family who made the decision to have their stomachs removed because they found they are at very high risk (hereditary) for stomach cancer.
The story gives a little insight on how people can live without their stomach. You may want to contact them or the hospital where some of the procedures were performed.
Please don't think I'm trying to convince you to have this done. I just want to help you with research on the subject. If you can handle your GERD with medications that's great!
http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/...cer/index.html