Above all, DO NOT WORRY!!!, your life is not over! You will get used to this. Please believe it. There is actually good (or at least decent) news where this monster is concerned. Firstly, there are many products readily available to help you with this issue. E.G., Lactaid , DairyEase , etc. Some stores produce there own products, such as Giant Food , WaWa , etc. INVESTIGATE, as store brand products tend to be less expensive, and I have found to be just as good. Lactaid makes pills, drops, lactose-reduced milk, and excellent ice cream. There are many brands of bread that do not contain milk or lactose-containing ingredients. more...............