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#636119 Getting Back With Sweetie, He's Going Gluten Free
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on 31 August 2010 - 05:24 PM
You might check some reputable diabetic sites. If you live near a hospital, the nutrion service- dietian may have free brochures you can pick up on diabetic diet. Breakfast doesn't have to be " breakfast food.". My SIL was just dxed with diabetes and the doc said to do the first part of the Atkins diet ( must be ultra low carb). Make scrambled eggs with 1 full egg to 2 more whites. Sauté some veggies like red pepper, zucchini , tomato first then pour on eggs.
You 2 keep coming back to each other so maybe it will work out.
You 2 keep coming back to each other so maybe it will work out.
#635581 Birthday Cake Drama
Posted by
on 29 August 2010 - 01:51 PM
I hope it is obvious to you and your Hub that you cannot leave your kids alone with them. Even when they are teens. I find the well behaved, respect- adult type teens have a hard time saying no to a trusted adult. They might believe that this is my Grandma so if she says these are gluten-free cookies, then they must be. Of course, kids can be told Grandma is not to be trusted and why. My kids know we have a relative that has no morals, so be careful.
Anyway, next time bring your own cake or cupcakes. You can make them or buy them if you live in an area with a gluten-free bakery. We have people on the forums who have businesses decorating gluten-free cakes.
Anyway, next time bring your own cake or cupcakes. You can make them or buy them if you live in an area with a gluten-free bakery. We have people on the forums who have businesses decorating gluten-free cakes.
#635117 Guess What Guess What!
Posted by
on 27 August 2010 - 11:17 AM
Yeah! 
#633954 A Question For Catholic Celiacs
Posted by
on 23 August 2010 - 07:43 AM
NO they are wheat. My kids thought they were made of styrofoam.i havent been to catholic mass for years now- but, i always thought our catholic wafers were rice???
The church says that Jesus used bread with wheat at the Last Supper so a host must have wheat. There are so many ways I could argue with that but the Pope's not taking my calls or Facebook friend request. So I guess we have to accept it.
#633864 Disoriented, And Unable To Walk.
Posted by
on 22 August 2010 - 06:10 PM
Forgot, get vitamin D checked too. Here's the problem. You may not be able to absorb much of the vitamins. Also, when taking iron, it must be by itself. That means no food, vitamins, tea ( just water) at least 1 hour before and 2 hours after. If it bothers your stomach, no dairy or grain. A little banana or apple. What do we need to do to get you tested for Celiac and all the vitamin deficiencies? Do you have insurance? Can your Mom help you? I'll try to help you figure this out. As will other here.
#633858 Disoriented, And Unable To Walk.
Posted by
on 22 August 2010 - 05:48 PM
Oh Honey! I had this, too. Found out I was extremely anemic ( iron deficient) . You do not make the blood cells that carry oxygen properly. This makes your heart beat extra to get Oxygen to your body. It means you breathe hard to try to suck up O2 . When you have Celiac, your intestines can't absorb nutrients as well as a healthy body. I took massive doses of iron , vit c, B 12 to get my blood healthy again. Get your blood tested for vit d, b12 & iron. The other problem could be thyroid, so get that checked with blood tests.
#633743 Stupid Things People Say
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on 22 August 2010 - 08:04 AM
What the French toast? Why take a celiac panel if the results are really positive but don't mean you have celiac? That doc may be right that there is something else but unless I'm confused, Celiac is one issue. Some doctors don't realize there can be things other symptoms than GI issues. Hopefully, your GI doc is a bit more up on things. Make sure your are getting an endoscopy. It's Ok to get a colonoscopy, too. The endoscopy is the only way to biopsy for Celiac. Good luck! I know it's frustrating dealing with doctors. I took a specific list of what celiac tests my kids should have from the U of Chicago and they both got different things and are each missing different ones of the listed tests. Insurance will probably have a fit about getting them more tests. Agghhh!
#633716 Hospitals
Posted by
on 22 August 2010 - 05:08 AM
Sorry to put a damper on this but a lot of people on here have not had good luck with gluten-free food at a hospital. In my case, my mother was just in a "good" hospital and the diabetic diet was full of carbs. You may need to be ready to provide all his food. Also, talk to the floor nurses, they may have access to a microwave and fridge. I would talk to the doctor about what to feed him when in the recovery so you can be prepared. If broth and jello the first day, have some ready. I'm sorry you and he have to go through this again.
#633598 Gluten Free...and Stressed Out
Posted by
on 21 August 2010 - 02:34 PM
That is a big one for me! If you are the only gluten-free one, hub could take kids out to eat.
I also, try to have something that takes almost no effort. Sandwiches, grill them if you want. My hub is happy to have a pb&j. Keep some canned chili or leftover chili in the freezer. Defrost in micro and put over corn chips and cheese. Nachos! Scrambled eggs and frozen gluten-free waffles. Breakfast for dinner. Dessert dinner - ice cream and fruit with a little chocolate sauce or chocolate chips. Make a bunch of pancakes and freeze then drag them out and drag yourself to the microwave to defrost them. Canned soup (progresso has gluten-free ones) and already cut up carrot sticks or apples. Jarred pasta sauce and pasta or left over rice with leftover meat and top with mozzarella. Melt in oven. Cook bacon and put some in freezer. These are not good for everyday, but once a week or so it's ok.
I also, try to have something that takes almost no effort. Sandwiches, grill them if you want. My hub is happy to have a pb&j. Keep some canned chili or leftover chili in the freezer. Defrost in micro and put over corn chips and cheese. Nachos! Scrambled eggs and frozen gluten-free waffles. Breakfast for dinner. Dessert dinner - ice cream and fruit with a little chocolate sauce or chocolate chips. Make a bunch of pancakes and freeze then drag them out and drag yourself to the microwave to defrost them. Canned soup (progresso has gluten-free ones) and already cut up carrot sticks or apples. Jarred pasta sauce and pasta or left over rice with leftover meat and top with mozzarella. Melt in oven. Cook bacon and put some in freezer. These are not good for everyday, but once a week or so it's ok.
#633397 *sigh* Went To The Gi, More Confused Than Ever
Posted by
on 20 August 2010 - 02:18 PM
She needs to do the endoscopy also. That looks at the top half. The colonoscopy looks at the large intestine. During the endoscopy, she should take many biopsies of the top part because you can have some healthy parts of the intestine and you want to catch the bad parts. The biopsy doesn't have anything to do with allergens. A pathologist will look at them under a special microscope. They will see damage to the intestine and that will show Celiac. The damage of Celiac can be hard to see by the GI during the procedure. It's mostly microscopic.
Go to www.celiacdisease.net. This is the Univ of Chicago Celiac Center. They have some easy to understand info and fact sheets.
Go to www.celiacdisease.net. This is the Univ of Chicago Celiac Center. They have some easy to understand info and fact sheets.
#633103 Summer Ranting.....
Posted by
on 19 August 2010 - 12:29 PM
I totally understand! Hub and I used to go to a wine cafe. So fun. You get 2 oz of 3 different wines to try. They have a great yummy snack menu and we would sit on the patio. Can bring the dog, too. Can't do them anymore until they figure out the gluten-free thing. Got some stupid answers from them so I don't feel safe. I see people sitting on patio restuarants and it makes me sad. Sad for Hub, too.
#633093 Do Any Of You Wear A Med Bracelet?
Posted by
on 19 August 2010 - 12:07 PM
If your unconcious, they aren't going to be giving you medications or food by mouth. If you are concious but not all there, I guess that could be a problem. They don't ususally give you food or oral meds in the first few hours in an ER. Hopefully, by then , your family would be there. I guess if your family doesn't believe about gluten problems, and you're mentally incompetent but concious, they could feed you or give you medication with gluten. My understanding is that most hospitals don't do well with gluten-free food so it doesn't matter what you tell them.
#632328 Question About Product Labeling...
Posted by
on 17 August 2010 - 05:14 AM
I think it's part of the allergen listing law. A bit of overkill. But people think white bread doesn't contain wheat.... 
#632246 Having Surgery, Need List Of Safe Popsicles, Puddings, Ice Creams, Etc For My...
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on 16 August 2010 - 06:00 PM
When my son had wisdom teeth out, he was hungry but couldn't chew. We made milkshakes in the blender with vanilla or chocolate ice cream, milk & peanut butter. Smoothies might work to - 2 cups frozen fruit, half banana & 6 oz of oj or container of yogurt.
Freeeze juice or pop in ice cube trays. Pulverize in blender with a little extra juice or pop. Lemon or lime ade with Sprite for the juice. Also, lemon & lime jello made with Sprite for the cold liquid is fun & tasty.
Freeeze juice or pop in ice cube trays. Pulverize in blender with a little extra juice or pop. Lemon or lime ade with Sprite for the juice. Also, lemon & lime jello made with Sprite for the cold liquid is fun & tasty.
#631901 Gas On My Date...why? ;)
Posted by
on 15 August 2010 - 01:34 PM
Sometimes, gas happens, even to good Celiacs.
