But much to my surprise and elation, I didn't have a single problem and my weight has been steady. Breakfast and lunch were not a big problem because we did buffets and I could pick safe foods to eat. Dinner was what I dreaded the most, but the ship had a dietary specialist and he made sure I wasn't exposed to gluten.
But I did actually have a little bit of gluten when one bar served some snacks and I had one or two sesame sticks, and I'm pretty sure there was plenty of occasions of cross contamination. No problem! I also had some mixed drinks and of course my dinners had several ingredients that I have not tried since finding this site, like cooked onion, celery and mushroom. I also know that I had some dairy (yogurt and cheese), eggs and a little bit of soy. I was still fine, and I was able to go ashore in each port without the feeling of dread that everyone here knows.
It's too early to celebrate, but I am starting to get hopeful that my case may be milder than most, and I am definitely getting more courageous about trying new foods.
I'm also getting more convinced that aspartame was a big culprit in getting me sick in the first place. I was pretty much a Coke Zero junkie! Haven't tried any type of soda since I got sick and I'm totally fine with that.
So thank you once again - without you guys I would definitely not have been able to make that trip. My husband is eternally grateful as well!!
