Lapband and Celiacs

Hello!  newbie needs 2  know:  1) Has anyone here had LapBand and dealing with Celiacs?  2)   how did it go?  3)  how did you do it? ALL  specifics are APPRECIATED!  Thanks In Advance Rhonda

Hi!  I had my surgery abbout 26 months ago and have gone from a size 26 to a size 8.  LapBand surgery hasn't really affected the way I ate except for the quantity of it.  Celiac bread is crumblier than regular bread and if you really, really want some bread, I didn't have issues with it. However, I pretty much stayed away from  all GF pastas, bread, crackers et****il I was so close to goal that a piece or two wasn't going to affect my weight loss progress.

Good luck with your yourney!

 That is really great!  All so Helpful to hear also!!  (relief) just nervous-getting things to head the right direction (these details/questions) i haven't found addressed very many places at all.  I am also trying to go totally away from processed/just feel better without-and know the salt/fat/calories in these-have been so EMPTY and making me crave things worse! I feel better with whole foods and started juicing recently with improved health; though the weight is still a Big issue.  Congrats on your success!!!  Thanks so much for sharing!  

 I had surgery in April of 2010.  I have lost 110 lbs.  I also have Ceiaic disease.  Obviously we don't eat gluten products, but I have been just fine.  My surgeons wife has Celiacs so they sell lots of Gluten free products.  Bariatric Advandage sells a gluten free protein drink and lots of other products.  You can order on-line from their website.  The following markets here in Nevada sell Gluten Free products Wal-mart, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Fresh and Easy.  If you have other questions feel free to ask.

Wow that is amazing!  Thank YOU SO much for letting me know this! I will definately-keep these items in mind as I hopefully progress to a surgery date! I am in that process-too-see still waiting with insurance.  Appreciate ALL the great INFO! Congrats on your progress!  How far are you from your goal?  Good Luck!