I'm finally going to do it. I'm going to get tested for Celiac's disease. On March 29th, the GI doctor is going to put me under, perform an endoscopy, and take a biopsy of my upper intestines. Some time between now and then I have to get a blood sample drawn as well.
This means that for the past month, and up until I have the procedure, I need to eat gluten products. This has been very exciting for me since I can now indulge on food that was forbidden in my house for the past two years. I wish this meant my grocery bill was lower, but at least this means that grocery shopping is a little easier right now since I'm not so limited to what I can eat.
However, all of this indulging has come at a price. I'm eating more, so I'm gaining weight (I'm eating like this will be my last chance at eating gluten foods). My heartburn and acid flux is back. I'm also getting more gas pains, and my stomach is very tender. I'm also noticing a lot of bloating, too.
It's sick to say, but a part of me hopes this test comes back positive for Celiac's disease. This way I know I'm not crazy about my digestive issues and that eating a gluten-free diet really has been the best thing for me. Although, it would be nice to just be gluten sensitive and not have to be careful about having absolutely nothing with gluten around me, too.
After 28 days I'll be able to find out once and for all what is going on in my intestines.
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