Celiac pre surgery! Can anyone tell me if they have and how it has gone?

[ginabean78 2]

I'm getting ready to have the surgery but I also have celiac and I am scared to death of having malnutrition issues can anyone advise me on this? I know often people have been diagnosed after but have any been pre-diagnosed before surgery?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I haven't but maybe there are other folks who have. Have you tried searching celiac in the forums.

I would suggest that your surgeon and NUT would be the best resource for addressing this question.

[ginabean78 2]

My GI and surgeon work for the same company! Having a hard time getting real answers!!!

[Sharon1964 2,530]

Celiac disease damages the lining of the small intestine when you eat gluten. When you stop eating gluten, the small intestine will start healing, and complications will improve (like joint pain, brain fog, malnutrition).

You seriously won't be eating gluten for at least six months. I would think your celiac disease would improve after surgery if you are having trouble now avoiding temptation.

[ginabean78 2]

I'm completely gluten free!!! Even being gluten free I have issues with keeping Vitamin levels up! If it doesn't say gluten free I don't buy it!! I also have NASH!

[dem16 3]

I had my surgery in September. But I just learned yesterday that I have a gluten allergy, so I am trying to stay away from gluten as much as possible any advice.

[Sajijoma 1,324]

I'm not celiac exactly but I'm gluten sensitive so I have to avoid large quantities of gluten so bread or Pasta more than once a week kills my stomach. The very nature of the post op diet is high in Protein and low in carbs like those with gluten, so I think you'll be fine and may actually improve your control over your celiac a disease.