Reflux and going dairy free

TinaL99

I finally bit the bullet and took Audrey to the pedi for possible reflux.  I'm so glad I did.  Our pedi was great and listened to our concerns and actually asked about symptoms that Audrey has that I hadn't even mentioned yet.  He prescribed Zantac and we started it last night.  He also wants me to eliminate dairy from my diet which I'm starting today.  Between these 2 things I'm really hoping it helps.

I was so afraid that if she was gaining weight (which she is), etc. that it might be brushed off and I just had a fussy baby.  I love our pedi.  Now I'm afraid of not having any dairy...good bye ice cream, cheese, yogurt, cream in my coffee!  I'm doing some research but does anyone have any tips on being dairy free?  Any substitutions for margarine/butter or yogurt?  I'm already planning on getting some soy milk for cereal and coffee.