SamAlexPesk

I'm soooo sick right now and I blame it on the poorly educated staff!! Our waiter clearly didn't understand what gluten was even though they have a gluten free menu. I tried to explain to him that he had to keep my food away from everyone elses. He didn't grasp that concept at all. He brought over my salad and had everyone elses crouton filled salads resting on top of mine. I didn't eat it, I felt like I saw the CC happen in front of me. I spoke to a manager about it, who said "allergies are scary" ..and thats about it. I was so hungry when my steak came but was not happy when I saw my waiter doing the samething as before. My sister and her boyfriend got chicken fingers with french fries and he rested them in my plate again. I understand he didn't want to make 5 trips to the kitchen but I felt like he didnt even try to keep my food away. I shouldn't have ate the steak, but I didn't want to waste it. I figured I would chance it. I made a badddd choice. I'll NEVVVVVVVVVVER go back. I say STAY AWAY!!

Thank you for replying! I guess my kitchen is pretty full of gluten, though I keep my food seperate from everyone elses. I live with my Mom, Dad and 3 sisters who are all gluten loving people..haha. I must admit they all try verrry verry hard to make sure they dont CC anything, they know how ill I get when it has happen. I'm very lucky my Mom is absolutely amazing, shes always makes me a gluten free version of whatever they are eating..shes a great cook. I do however use the same appliances, pots, pans, grill and utencils as they do..I'm starting to think that could be the big problem.

I actually went out last night and bought all new gluten free products, and a shower caddy so I don't have to worry about everyone else in my family using them.

The raw diet I did basically consisted of seeds, nuts, dried fruit, fresh fruit, lettuce, balsamic vinegar & oil. I kept it very basic. I must say within 2 or 3 days I could really notice the changes. I wasn't bloated like I usually am, and wasn't running to the bathroom every hour. It was hard to stick to though. We have a beach house where the regular is burgers, steak, and pretty much anything else cooked on the grill. The summer is pretty much over, so I'm thinking after this weekend I might go raw again to see if it helps

I've been gluten free for almost a year. At first I didn't take it seriously and would "cheat" a lot, treating it more like a diet rather then a disease. I don't do that anymore, I try very hard to live completely gluten free. I just don't understand..I still feel lousy 99% of the time. The only time I've felt better for a entire day was a week I went raw to try it out. I'm considering going completely raw, I feel like it's my only option. At this point I'm willing to try anything to feel better. I was wondering how important is it to have my own appliances, pots, pans, utencils? We're in the process of moving into a new house, so my family was going to wait a bit to buy me my own stuff. I'm starting to think the CC is really getting to me and it's not worth the wait. Any advice?

I lovvveee it!! I get it at my local farmers market! The owner actually works the stand and sells them himself.

I went to Red Robin tonight, and was so happy to hear they had a gluten free menu. Though I was slightly disappointed when I saw the menu, it was more like list of random items they have there that are gluten free. Luckily my waitress was VERY helpful and double checked other items on the real menu for me. The poppy seed honey mustard dressing ended up being gluten free..it was AWESOME!! I got the bacon cheeseburger with pesto instead of mayo..that was also great! Plus they have endless steak fries!!

After over 2 years of horrible stomachaches, I was finally diagnosed with Celiac in September. I gained a little over 40lbs in the 2 years I had been having all of the issues. Prior to that I had lost nearly 65lbs. At the time I didn't understand why I was putting so much weight back on. I've been trying so hard to stay gluten free, but sometimes I slip up and accidently eat something with hidden gluten. At first I was treating it like a diet..thinking I could "cheat", when in reality its a new lifestyle I have to live to be healthy. I don't eat fast food or anything like that and haven't in years. I work out a couple days a week, but I can't seem to get rid of this weight. With the summer coming I'm really anxious to drop at least 20lbs. Any suggestions? I could really use some advice