Trying not to get myself into a tizz about this, but basically need some help and advice on how to switch my 6 month old from breast to bottle. We've been trying for 2 to 3 weeks now, everyday, to give him a bit of formula but as soon as he bloody well smells it (I think it stinks aswell!) he starts grumping and turns his nose up at it and won't have any! We've tried in the bottle, different shapes and flows of teat, in a sippy cup - he takes water from a sippy cup well when getting lunch/tea etc but as soon as we switch it to some milk will not entertain it! Tried different brands of milk, had it very cool to warmer, me feeding, my husband feeding, holding a small cup and letting him drink, offering when he's hungry, when he's not so much, he'll have maybe two mouthfuls then once he realises it's not mums milk then it's game over. Don't know what else to try! 
I've been trying to be well organised with this as next week I'm having minor surgery and will be in hospital from 7am and overnight, and won't be allowed to breastfeed for 2-3 days after (so I've been advised) leaving little one with dad, plus I'm thinking about going back to work soon so thought I'd get all prepared and have baby on formula so daddy doesn't have an absolute nightmare and so that I can get a bit of my life back! I've exclusively breastfed so wouldn't have a clue on how much to express (which has never really worked for me) for a whole day and night, plus have tried breast milk in a bottle which has never worked either, but might in a sippy cup, but would prefer to just switch to formula if you get me. So - heeeeeeellllppp!!!! (Ooo and if anyone can recommend lactose free formula brands that would be grand!!)