JennsinCA

I have celiac disease which means I am allergic to wheat malt barley and rye. Anyways most broths, soups, protein shakes, powders and even sugar free Popsicles have wheat and malt so I am having to do it on my own.

I am on day 2. I felt hungry all day yesterday even though I had a shake for breakfast broth for lunch and dinner and a shake before bed trying to curb the hunger. I know this might sound crazy but maybe I feel so hungry because I didn't chew anything so today I am going to buy a large cup of crushed ice to chew on see if it makes a difference and tricks my brain. I am also going to take pictures of myself today and I hope if I feel the urge to cheat looking at these pictures will keep me honest.

I just started my 2 week liquid diet today!

My surgery is Nov 19th. When is your surgery?

My surgery is in San Jose with Dr. RICHARD NGUYEN and the hospital is Good Samaritan Hospital

My 2 week diet started today. I can have protein shakes, sugar free liquids, broth, 2 cups of diluted juice, and 1 cup of fat free milk. It says I can have oatmeal and cream of wheat but those are big no no's to a celiac. Ohhh I almost made a Big mistake this morning one of the protein powders I bought contains wheat! It is the same brand as all my other powders and looks just like my other powders just a different flavor! I didn't even think about reading the lable in the store but I always read before I consume. That could have been disastrous. Another thing I am noticing is a lot of soups have wheat, and even some of the sugar free Popsicles they said I can have are out because they either contain wheat or malt.

Thank you for posting from your bed. I love all the info I have gained in the very short time since I have joined (first day).

Good luck!! I can't wait to hear how it goes.

@"Becca R." Hello Becca, very nice to meet you. I would love to stay in touch with you since our surgery dates are so close and we both are celiacs. I almost feel we have an advantage because of celiac. We have already had to permanently give up cookies, cakes, bread, and pasta and we are not crazy enough to cheat because for us cheating doesn't mean just gaining weight it also means suffering horrible allergic reactions. Becca are you doing the 2 week liquid diet?

Please add me if you make a group. My surgery date is Nov 19th

I am scheduled for Nov 19th. Nice to see so many people scheduled on this date or close to it!

My surgery date is Nov 19th! I will be starting my 2 week liquid diet on Wednesday