Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Celiac.com!
    eNewsletter
    Donate

A Christmas Miracle...

lorka150

By lorka150
in Related Issues & Disorders

Recommended Posts

lorka150 Collaborator
lorka150
Posted

During my celiac, my weight constantly went down. I am 5'8'' and hit a low of 78 lbs. We were all so, so scared, and it got to the point that I couldn't walk anymore.

Anyway, we found out I was eating Bob's carob powder (almost daily I would have a hot carob drink) and that is not from his gluten free facility.

As soon as I had it out of my diet... and clearly out of my system, it seems like things have FINALLY started healing.

I am at 92lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IN THREE WEEKS!!!!!!!

I am VERY excited, and they were going to hospitalize me tomorrow, and I might not have to go. I am so excited about this fourteen pounds that I can't even think.

Yay!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Nantzie Collaborator
Nantzie
Posted

That's AWESOME! You must be feeling so great to be heading in the right direction. I hope you keep feeling better.

Nancy

Link to comment
Share on other sites
nettiebeads Apprentice
nettiebeads
Posted

YAAAAYYY!!! I bet you have a very good argument for not going to the hospital. Promise the dr. that if your weight ever goes down just by even one pound, you'll let him know, and keep in contact with his office every day about your weight, maybe you won't have to be admitted. Besides, who ever got healthy on hospital food? :P

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Guest gfinnebraska
Guest gfinnebraska
Posted

Congratulations!!! Merry Christmas!!! :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Rachel--24 Collaborator
Rachel--24
Posted

Congratulations!!

I'm glad I read your post. I bought the carob powder and wanted to have it for christmas night. I did notice it didnt have the gluten-free label so I was confused as to why its not made on the gluten-free line. Isnt carob naturally gluten-free? Why would they package it with the non-gluten-free stuff? Anyway, at the last minute I decided not to try it. After reading this it looks like I made the right decision (for once). :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
lorka150 Collaborator
lorka150
  • Author
Posted
Congratulations!!

I'm glad I read your post. I bought the carob powder and wanted to have it for christmas night. I did notice it didnt have the gluten-free label so I was confused as to why its not made on the gluten-free line. Isnt carob naturally gluten-free? Why would they package it with the non-gluten-free stuff? Anyway, at the last minute I decided not to try it. After reading this it looks like I made the right decision (for once). :)

I'm SO glad you didn't eat it! I've got sick off of the cornmeal, too - unfortunately, I didn't know about all that gluten-free labelling stuff with those products until it was too late.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      121,003
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    moazzamtufail
    Newest Member
    moazzamtufail
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      120.3k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • cristiana
      Can you get more EBT benefits if you have celiac disease?

      By cristiana · Posted

      Hello @brian1 I'm a UK based Moderator here on the forum.  If you are British, you may find that in your region you might be able to get certain gluten-free food (usually staples like bread) on prescription.  I recommend you ring Coeliac UK for the most up-to-date advice on this. https://www.coeliac.org.uk/home/ There is some advice here for UK coeliacs which might also be of use, on how to best navigate the gluten-free diet on a budget. https://www.coeliac.org.uk/information-and-support/living-gluten-free/the-gluten-free-diet/gluten-free-diet-on-a-budget/ I am afraid I don't know anything about the benefits you mention but maybe the charity can help? Cristiana  
    • Scott Adams
      10 years later, my celiac is progressing

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Legumes can be a source of wheat contamination, but I assume that you use versions labelled "gluten-free."
    • Scott Adams
      Thiamine supplementation

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      You may want to look into Benfotiamine, which is the fat soluble version of B1.
    • Scott Adams
      Waiting for urgent referral.

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Be sure all testing is completed before going gluten-free, that is, unless you are certain that gluten is the culprit and have decided not to eat it again. This article has some detailed information on how to be 100% gluten-free, so it may be helpful (be sure to also read the comments section.):    
    • Jujuconnor
      Diarrhea mystery solved after a year

      By Jujuconnor · Posted

      ❤️
×
×
  • Create New...