May 2, 2008

Ding Dong Countdown!

Well the time has come my friends that I am going to count down the days till I am going to allow myself to eat a Ding Dong. A YUMMY GLUTENOUS DING DONG! Everyday I hurt (my heart that is) when I cant have a Ding Dong or see a person eat one. It's sad and pathetic I know! So... I am going to eat a Ding Dong (possibly 2) 6 months from the day I received the call from the Gastroenterology Nurse. That day is September 13th! Hmmmmm... That seems so far away! Maybe I shall change the date to July =o) July 13th will be the day that I eat a yummy glutenous Ding Dong. If I die at least you know I died a happy woman that day. 72 days ladies and gentleman! 72 days... Still seems like a really long time =o(
Posted by Lindsy Riches (Anti-Glutite) at 1:54 PM
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What is Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease is a disease of the small intestine. The small intestine is a 22 foot long tube that begins at the stomach and ends at the large intestine (colon). The first 1-1/2 feet of the small intestine (the part that is attached to the stomach) is called the duodenum, the middle part is called the jejunum, and the last part (the part that is attached to the colon) is called the ileum. Food empties from the stomach into the small intestine where it is digested and absorbed into the body. While food is being digested and absorbed, it is transported by the small intestine to the colon. What enters the colon is primarily undigested food. In celiac disease, there is an immunological (allergic) reaction within the inner lining of the small intestine to (gluten) that are present in wheat, rye, barley and, to a lesser extent, in oats. The immunological reaction causes inflammation that destroys the lining of the small intestine. This reduces the absorption of dietary nutrients and can lead to symptoms and signs of nutritional, vitamin, and mineral deficiencies.

I found this information at the link below.
http://www.medicinenet.com/celiac_disease/article.htm

BTW I dont claim to be an expert or doctor. This is information I have found or what has worked for me.