So on PPI's our body makes more acid to compensate, so when we try to stop we are worse off then when we started.

I did successfully wean off. I would not follow any prescribed regimen but go with how you feel. If you have bad symptoms, backtrack and move more slowly.

I did replace omeprazole with Pepcid, slowly, over time, replacing one dose every other day, as your doc suggested, and sticking with that for a couple of weeks. Once you are on Pepcid only you can gradually taper that as well.

I don't eat after 5pm and am careful about what I eat then. Even water before bed can cause issues. I mostly use Tums at this point but sometimes pop 1/2 Pepcid or even a whole on (20mg). I tend to have periods when it is worse. If I do Pepcid for more than 3 days in a row, I taper again.

It's trite but "listen to your body." It sounds like you have a good doc. I know too many on PPI's long term with no advice on how to get off and your doc sounds like they have the right idea and would no doubt be fine with you customizing the taper.