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debmidge Rising Star
debmidge
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How many of you high schoolers with celiac attend and do you arrange for gluten-free meal? Or do you just skip eating there? How do you guys handle this?

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MySuicidalTurtle Enthusiast
MySuicidalTurtle
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We had a buffet and I just ate before. Most people who went to my prom went out to eat and didn't touch the food there.

CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
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I'm not a teenager, but my daughter went to two proms. She and all her friends went out to eat for both of them. She was not gluten-free at the time, so it had nothing to do with that; they just wanted to go out.

Ashley Enthusiast
Ashley
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For me, it was a military ball, but, same difference. I didn't even touch the food there. I ate before. I was having so much fun that I didn't have to time to even think about eating. The only thing I got was something to drink.

Smunkeemom Enthusiast
Smunkeemom
Posted

I am not a teen anymore *sighs* but when I was I was vegan and so I couldn't eat at prom. A group of my friends and I went out and ate somewhere "safe" and then showed up.......fashionably late.

It seemed to work out for us. :D

powderprincess Rookie
powderprincess
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Eating before hand does sound like a plan. I feel the food situation might be similar to that of a wedding. Therefore, find out who the caterer is from the prom commitee or class officers and give them a call. They should be cool with making a separate plate that is safe for you to eat! You may or may not have time to eat it, you may or may not want to eat it, but you might have less stress knowing there will be something for you should you feel hungry from all the dancing.

No matter what you choose to do. . .have fun! :-)

Nikki005 Newbie
Nikki005
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Hey guys, I'm new here, this is my first post :)

I've been coeliac for only 9 months. I'm 17 in July. I'm having a "prom", but we call it a formal here, in a October. Mum and I inquired to the place where it's being held, and were amazed to hear from them that they'd make me a gluten free meal, and would find me something I could eat!!

Just thought that I'd share that :)

:) Nicole xo

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jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Hey guys, I'm new here, this is my first post :)

I've been coeliac for only 9 months. I'm 17 in July. I'm having a "prom", but we call it a formal here, in a October. Mum and I inquired to the place where it's being held, and were amazed to hear from them that they'd make me a gluten free meal, and would find me something I could eat!!

Just thought that I'd share that :)

:) Nicole xo

Hi Nicole, and welcome to the board! :)

That is very good news about your formal--I hope you have a wonderful time.

Feel free to post anytime you have a question, or something to share!

aball2006 Newbie
aball2006
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at both of my proms they just had buffet style snacks. they have choclate fountains, which aren't safe, due to pretzels... and for drinks i just stick with the canned ones. it certainly wouldnt be fun to get the punch which could have been spiked...everyone goes out to dinner beforehand. we have gone to teppanayki (sp?) restaurants and i have been fine both times. those places are great and safe because you see what they are putting in it. just make sure the steam from the soy sauce isnt blowing in your face!

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