delouhigh

I was banded in November 2006 and was just diagnosed with Celiac Sprue in that last week....in fact, my surgeon just called me this morning with the final diagnosis. I haven't had a dietary consultation yet as she is at meetings so I am in a holding position for now. How do you deal with the restrictions in diet? The dietitican and I are both shocked by the diagnosis but apparently my surgeon suspected it even though he didn't tell me. I have had problems with vomiting (not PBing) almost the entire time since being Banded. I had 2 barium swallow studies done that showed nothing. I had an endoscopy done 2 1/2 weeks ago which the doctor took a biopsy and then did a Celiac Panel, based on those results. I love breads, so this is going to be a tough thing for me to follow...breads never gave me a problem with the Band, so I continued to eat it. Do you have any suggestions to get me started on the new diet regimen? Thanks, DEB

It has not been a good experience for me. I haven't had much success with weight loss, and I have had just about any and all negative effects that there is to be had. I have had 2 Barium Swallow Studies done, and the surgeon still doesn't know why I have had so much trouble with vomiting (not PBing....full out vomiting) that often happens several times a day. He told me if no changes within the next 2 months he will have to do a scope into my stomach to see if there is band erosion going on...since none of the other tests show anything. I regret my decision to have the surgery because it has been such a negative experience. BTW, I had mine done is Mitchell, SD....my doctor is great, but my all-around experience has been awful. DEB