Recently Diagnosed With Celiac Disease

[Rizz]

Hi All,

Last week I was diagnosed through blood work and biopsy with celiac disease and a hiatal hernia. I had major GI issues and lost 22 pounds over the past 6 months, since I was only 155 to start I am now down to skin and bones,...lol Needless to say it has been an overwhelming week especially being an Italian who enjoys eating for the past 38 years but was always miserable after many meals. I am excited to feel better and be a more energetic father/husband

I was told to go completely Gluten free and have been good for four days with one minimal maple syrup slip up. Fortunately for me there are a couple of local stores that have Gluten free areas so while I figure out how to modify my diet their prepared meals should help. Having two small boys (4+6) concerns me as they have such a prepared food diet.

Thanks for your time

Scott

[Coolclimates]

I'm sorry to hear that, Scott, and I hope you feel better soon. I found out I had Celiac 3 days before my 32nd birthday, early this May. It came as a real shock because I don't have the typical GI/stomach issues. However, I do have acid reflux and lost a fair amount of weight in the last year.

Anyway, welcome to the group!

[T.H.]

I hope the recovery goes smoothly for you!

Oh, and if you haven't considered it yet, you might want to look into getting your sons tested, too. My kids had no symptoms, but we tested them after hearing that out of siblings, parents, and children of celiacs, 1 in 22 will test positive. Once the tests were complete, both my kids have ended up on gluten free diets along with my brother and father. Hadn't realize we were the celiac brady bunch before then, LOL.

Hi All,

Last week I was diagnosed through blood work and biopsy with celiac disease and a hiatal hernia. I had major GI issues and lost 22 pounds over the past 6 months, since I was only 155 to start I am now down to skin and bones,...lol Needless to say it has been an overwhelming week especially being an Italian who enjoys eating for the past 38 years but was always miserable after many meals. I am excited to feel better and be a more energetic father/husband

I was told to go completely Gluten free and have been good for four days with one minimal maple syrup slip up. Fortunately for me there are a couple of local stores that have Gluten free areas so while I figure out how to modify my diet their prepared meals should help. Having two small boys (4+6) concerns me as they have such a prepared food diet.

Thanks for your time

Scott