<p>What sort of surgery did you have?
I had major orthopedic surgery last year and I was tapered off prescription meds by six months and we tried to do it earlier.
Keeping active can reduce pain but also helps with digestion.
Have you tried enzymes/ probiotics to improve bacteria levels in your gut?
Part of your problem may be the Zantac.
What does your dr say about it?
<a href=“http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/do-ppis-have-long-term-side-effects.shtml”>http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/do-ppis-have-long-term-side-effects.shtml</a></p>