kera87

Shopping is definitely VERY hard at times. I've only been at this for about 5 months so I understand. If you visit a Whole Foods that makes life a lot easier because they have about a half an isle of gluten free things (i know thats not even a lot haha) but it definitely helps not getting your hopes up about thinking something is gluten free when it's not. I also have found a few local health food stores that have a lot of foods, and the staff is very knowledgeable in helping find things you like. Usually they're really small so you get personal attention.

Another great option is ordering online. gluten free.com or glutenfreemall.com and this site have tons of options. I get my cereals, bagels, snacks, and other hard to find items on there. Let me know if you want some recommendations because I've aquired a few over the months!

Last night I was at a buffet with friends and I had gotten salad (brought my own dressing), mashed potatos, and meat. I got...

"how come you can't have bread but you can have potatos?" (which is kind of understandable i guess)

"how can you survive without bread its soooo good" (yeah i know bread is good, thanks)

and then i cant even tell you how many times ive been asked if i was on atkins.

then my friend tried to tell me i could have a twix bar, i was like what do you think that cookie is in the middle? and we argued for a bit about who was right.

the best one yet... "I WISH I HAD THAT SO I COULD STOP EATING CARBS"

I love Foods By George Gluten Free Pizzas, and Grainless Baker pizzas are probably the most realistic (just google it). As for bread, I found a GREAT bagel, the Glutino brand...you just have to toast it haha. My mom and I have been on the biggest search to find good food and its coming along. I love Amy's products too, great enchilladas and mac & cheese. This disease definitely sucks and we have every right to vent.

Wow I cant believe Celiac is covered under the disabilities act I'm definitely going to check that out. It would be a great help with being excused from classes, although I usually try not to eat before going to one. I totally relate to your bathroom story, I feel like that happens to me all the time. The worst was when I was on a bus coming back from somewhere, I thought I was going to die.

Today my friend came back from a meeting where they were having free pizza and said she didn't invite me because she felt bad, and as of right now my roommates are eating the leftovers It sucks but I just tell myself it is just food, and usually when they order it I make my own gluten free pizza that is delicious.

And with the beer thing, I've actually bought gluten free beer once that wasn't that bad. It's expensive and many many calories of course haha. I usually stick to wine or a gin & tonic type thing just to keep it simple when I'm out somewhere.

I'm definitely going to be stricter, I still eat cheetos and cooler ranch doritos (they're my pizza and chinese food replacement haha) and I bet they are not as gluten free as their website says. Thanks for the responses it makes me feel better

Bonefish is amazing! They were so nice about making sure everything was gluten free, and the flourless brownie was so good even the rest of my family got it and couldn't tell the difference. I had a ceasar salad, mashed potatoes, and steak, and loved it!

Hey guys, this is my first post and I'm just wondering if anyone else out there is going though this while in college. I was diaganosed in January and was devastated at first, but I'm dealing with it as best as I can now. I'm lucky enough that I live in an apartment where I can cook my own food, but it is still hard on a daily basis. At home, it's really easy because I have a very supportive family who make sure nothing gets contaminated and my mom loves to cook new things.

However, at school it's a different story. People our age just do not understand what it is like to have to run out of class because of an attack, or not be able to have a beer (i cant tell you how many people told me they'd "die" without it), or skip out on going to a restuarant. I basically eat rice almost everyday because it is the one thing that I can eat without feeling sick right now, and my friends think its the weirdest thing and openly laugh at me. I feel really alone at school and often call my family crying because of it.

For those of you who have had celiac for a while, how long did it take for you to heal? (i'm very strict with not eating gluten, but have supposedly had it for over a year without knowing) And if anyone wants to talk and share their experiences I'm very open to it because I'd love to talk to people who actually understand. Thanks