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  1. Kathleen Smith
    Hi! I was diagnosed last April 2009 with Celiac. Made my mistakes the first few months (like alot of people), then got it together by Septemebr. I too, did weight watchers previously (about 6 years ago) and lost 25 pounds (almost goal weight). Then each year the weight gradually increased. Then when I went gluten free in April 2009, I gained a quick...
  2. Kathleen Smith
    Hi Everyone, I just wanted to give an update. I am in week 5 of Weight Watchers (going into week 6) and I have lost 9 pounds (plus I get weighed today). It is going well. Its a rough start in the begining but it really feels great to not be so obsessed with food. I think I became a little obsessed once I was diagnosed with Celiac last April. ...
  3. Kathleen Smith
    Thank you both for your replies. They are VERY helpful. Celiac Mommy, your gluten-free oatmeal/blueberry muffin-low fat, low sugar, did you make that yourself or get it somewhere?
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  5. Kathleen Smith
    I first went gluten free April 2009. I honetly thought I was eating gluten free for the first four months. But I wasnt. I had some hidden gluten in my dressing, my rice cakes, my seasonings. I didnt know it then. I think your first few months are a serious learning curve. I was feeling so much better than previous I really thought I was doing a good...
  6. Kathleen Smith
    Hi everyone! This is my first year gluten free and after a rough begining I have been doing great the last 7 months or so. And feeling great too!!! I am now doing Weight Watchers and have been losing weight. They talk about the importance fiber for losing weight. Of course they all can eat alot of fiber in Fiber one, oatmeal, etc... I eat...
  7. Kathleen Smith
    Hello Everyone! Started Weight Watchers last Wednesday so today is my first weigh-in! Keep your fingers crossed for me please. I was just wondering if anyone here did weight watchers and has any snack or meal pointers for me. Are any of the weight watchers convienant foods gluten free??? I wanted to find some "emergency" , low point foods I can have...
  8. Kathleen Smith
    I get sick everytime I eat Amys Gluten Free Frozen lunch/dinner and the Soup!!!! I get really nauseous for a couple hours. I am Gluten free since April but had some issues in August from that took a while to recover from. I was thinking I was getting sick from Amy's b/c my stomach probably isnt healed yet and it couldnt handle anything "processed"...
  9. Kathleen Smith
    I just started weight watchers last week, right before the holidays which some think is stupid. Dont beat yourself up about "falling off the wagon", everyone does. Each day is a new day to try it again. Getting rid of gluten was a process and so is weight loss. Just try to make the best decisions you can when it comes to food. Think to yourself, "is...
  10. Kathleen Smith
    I also gained weight after going gluten free, almost 10 pounds. The whole time I was exercising too. Nothing crazy, my usual 3-4 days a week for approx. an hour (cardio and weights). I recenently joined weight watchers (get weighed tomorrow for first week) and what I noticed is that I was overeating. I really didnt think I was because everything I ate...
  11. Kathleen Smith
    Thank you all for the posts, it really, really made me feel better. One day at time. I am very happy to just know I have celiac and to be feeling better. Once you feel better about one thing, you want to fix it all right away and I guess it takes time. I am going to join Weight Watchers next week, just to get some perspective and see how that goes. Thanks...
  12. Kathleen Smith
    Hello Everyone I am going to make my first Carrot Cake ever. Gluten Free. I am not a very good "baker" but I am going to give it a practice run this weekend for a potential thanksgiving day dessert. It is either Apple Crisp or Carrot Cake. I have the gluten free flour but are the following things gluten free or do I need to seek out a substitute...
  13. Kathleen Smith
    Hello All, I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 years ago (or more). I was put on Paxil and gained about 20-25 pounds over a couple years. Now, maybe because I was getting older (I'm 34 now), maybe b/c Paxil is notorious for weight gain (but i didnt know that then, nor did doctors). I have always been a "gym" person. Nothing crazy but...
  14. Kathleen Smith
    Thank you everyboday, I am going to check out all your suggestions right now! I appreciate the help!
  15. Kathleen Smith
    Dada, I am that sensitive to Gluten. I was sick for two months for "Cheating" in August, okay, I get that and learned my lesson. For two months I was strict and only started to feel better by 8th or 9th week (my symtom was chronic nausea). It was recently my birthday so my co-workers took me out to a gluten free resturaunt. I ordered off the gluten-free...
  16. Kathleen Smith
    Does anyone take probiotics? And if so, has it helped and can you suggest a gluten free brand for me to try? I was diagnosed in April and went Gluten Free until August. Then I cheated and was sick for two months! Had all kinds of tests and just felt horribly nauseous everytday, all day. I posted on this site and everyone was so helpful and supportive...
  17. Kathleen Smith

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    Kathleen Smith replied to Tiki's topic in Doctors

    Hi Tiki, I live at the Jersey Shore and I go to Shore Gastro in Oakhurst. She was good at diagnosing it. But I am still having trouble. Feel nauseous ALL the time. I had more blood and ultrasound done by them and that was normal. So she put me on prilosec, which I have since stopped. I am to go back in Novemeber about the nausea. I am actually trying...
  18. Kathleen Smith
    Hi! started staying away from flavored latte's like vanilla b/c I looked at the syrup ingrediant (not at Starbucks at Wegmans) and it said Carmel coloring. I got nervous and gave my latte to my friend. Anyone have clarifications on carmel coloring? Soda has it too but everyone says Diet Pepsi, Coke and Dr Pepper are okay Any info is appreciated!...
  19. Kathleen Smith
    Thank everone has been so helpful. I am officially in what I like to call "Phase 2" of this eating gluten free process. The first part, you learn the basic, then you make mistakes and take it a step further (Phase 2) to learn of hidden gluten and other intolerences. I thank you all so much for helping me in this process. I wanted to throw this out...
  20. Kathleen Smith
    Thanks everyone. I am off milk. I didnt think I had any soy, but I will re-check ingrediants. Weekday mornings I eat: Gluten Free waffles ( I will double check that). Weekends: eggs/poatotes Lunches are either: Salad with chicken/egg or egg/chicken and some kind of bean (kidney, black) With a gluten free balsamic vingerette from, I think Maple...
  21. Kathleen Smith
    \\\ I just read your post. I am experiening the same thing. EVERYDAY, no matter what I eat (salad, dinner leftovers, snack -all gluten free) I get really, really neausous (and tired) and have a hard time at work. It lasts into the eventing. Eating dinner doesnt appear to make it worse. You posted this in August, had you had any relief yet?...
  22. Kathleen Smith
    Thanks for the info. Apparently my gallbladder is fine, but I will bring it up again at the Doc in November. I am just still hoping that; with time, I will feel good eating gluten free and not bad all the time. I am committed and hopeful but in the back of my mind wish it would start getting better already. You find out you have Celiac and start...
  23. Kathleen Smith
    Hi Everyone! I was seeking advice and suggestions from you all. I was diagnosed about 6 months with Celiac. I had been eating gluten free as much as I knew. I thought I was doing well (turns out, in the begining I had accidently had gluten, althought not much). I was really feeling good. No more bloating/stomach cramps and to my surpise my migraines...
  24. Kathleen Smith
    Hello Everyone! I was diagnosed with celiac disease about six months ago or so. I was doing well. I felt a lot better right away. Then in August I messed up a number of times by eating out. Now I have been very strict. Although still a learning curve with hidden gluten/cross contamination. My number went from 37 to 10. My thing is I have been getting...
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