Just wondering if anyone has become gluten intolerant following their surgery. I am two years out and I have recently really cut back on products that contain wheat (by reducing carbs) and I have realised that when I do eat things that contain wheat, I have extreme bloating and fatigue. Would love to know if others have had a similar experience? (I have read that this happens to some people after bariatric surgery).

Edited July 10, 201511 yr by Camella

I sure am! Wow do grains of any kind wreak havoc on me. I am wondering if I was before and just didn't realize it.

Bread makes me feel that way too. But be careful calling that a gluten intolerance. Gluten is a very specific protein found in wheat (not any other grains) than kills the cilia in the intestines of truly gluten intolerant people and is a very serious condition. Without specific tests and a diagnosis its better to just say bread/grains/whatever doesn't agree with me.

If you are having bowel troubles, headaches or muscle pain in addition to the bloating and fatigue then perhaps have your doctor run tests.

Sorry this anti gluten thing is a pet peeve of mine having a family member with celiac disease. Wheat and simple carbs cause inflammation in many people and probably aren't great for anyone (read Wheat Belly) but few people are truly gluten intolerant and it's an trendy thing these days for people to latch on to when it's truly life threatening for some.