Living with a Disease

In high school, I was sick a lot. I could never understand why. I wouldn't be able to eat a full meal. My skin would break out and slowly get worse. My stomach felt full even though I wouldn't be hungry. I would get so bloated, I'd look 3 months pregnant. I felt heavy. Everything felt wrong.

I was in the hospital 2 or 3 times in 3 years. It took 3 years to diagnose. From March to November of 2009, I visited my doctor 7 times, had 3 blood tests, 2 hospital trips, and an ultrasound. It was horrible. They were the worst years of my life, I think. I was always sick, always slow and heavy. I didn't know why. 

July 15, 2011 - I received blood tests results from my doctor and had questions. There were asterisks next to things I didn't really understand. What did they mean? My doctor told me I had Celiac Disease. That my intestines weren't working correctly. That I eating healthy food was BAD for me! 

I never thought I would ever be allergic to whey/wheat products. Ever. No one in my family had it and usually it's genetic. I always ate healthy, ever since I was a little kid. I always played sports and needed the carbs. But this wasn't the case. 

Celiac Disease is a digestive condition that ruins the lining of your intestines. I didn't realize that by eating bread, I was damaging my organs. Just like I didn't realize that by using Aveeno, I was damaging my skin! For me, it isn't just about consuming wheat products. Yes, I will have to live without gluten. No more pasta, pizza, pastries, or bread for me. But I also can't use cosmetic or beauty products on my skin if there is wheat in them. Aveeno I definitely can't use because most of their products have wheat. 

The only products I can consume have to be gluten free.

Now I have been living a "GF" life for 1 year :)