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Olle Rookie

I’m pretty sure I’m about to be diagnosed with celiac (bloods on Monday!). 
mover the last few years I’ve lost weight, despite high calorie intake. I’ve heard that I might put in weight once I am gluten free and my body repairs and I am able to absorb nutrients. Is this correct? Any idea how long before I start putting on weight?

Cheers 😊


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Welcome to the forum!

Did you eat gluten daily for 6-8 weeks before your blood tests? I ask because if you didn't then the test results might be a false negative.

Regarding weight gain, if you lost a lot of weight due to celiac disease, and then went gluten-free, there is a good chance that you will gain it back as your gut heals. Some people who are overweight when diagnosed lose weight because they quit overeating as the starvation feeling goes away.

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4 hours ago, Olle said:

I’m pretty sure I’m about to be diagnosed with celiac (bloods on Monday!). 
mover the last few years I’ve lost weight, despite high calorie intake. I’ve heard that I might put in weight once I am gluten free and my body repairs and I am able to absorb nutrients. Is this correct? Any idea how long before I start putting on weight?

Cheers 😊

i had lost weight at i initial dx but because of the fear of the unknown - and that was in jan 2021 - it took me 3-4 months to begin to see my body gaining weight and feeling better - 

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