Dropping The Dairy In Desperation!

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Okay, I went through this, too.

Even lactose-free milk gave me problems, so be wary of it until you're sure you can tolerate it! For a while, the only dairy I could tolerate at all was hard cheese and only in very small amounts. I switched to soy milk and coconut milk and now that I'm overseas I make my own soymilk (nothing available at the stores here and I like the taste of mine better anyway).

I was able to shop around with samples to find a lactose-free shake I could tolerate, too. It took a long time but was worth the trouble. You need to find a shake that works for you so please keep at it.

I remember feeling horribly discouraged and frustrated but once I could branch out and eat more foods (instead of just eggs!) I felt a lot better.

And the good news is that I've been able to slowly incorporate dairy back into my life. I still have problems with milk but I can eat small portions or yogurt, ice cream, soft cheeses, etc. now. I'm know other folks that developed lactose intolerance were able to reincorporate some dairy after one year, too.

Chin up! It's very challenging in the beginning and yes, it definitely leads to a feeling of deprivation when you have to change your entire diet. But there are options out there for you and it is still possible to succeed.

Good luck!

~Cheri