<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I just want to bring what I lived with, after being diagnosed. I dont judge those who havent the same experience. First, I have been extremely relieved to know what I had and that the cure was only a diet. I have known many people with cancer, Parkinson, multiple sclerosis, etc... who would have trade my illness gladly. I have been happily surprised when I have known about the diet and that I can eat almost any dish, providing that you use the GF ingredients. I was expecting much worse, more restrictive. We were eating out a lot, what we dont (or almost) anymore. Too complicated. But I have now the energy to cook wonderful dishes, better than average non celiac household. My husband has adapted and thinks it is a small price to pay for not loosing me, what he thouth before the drs found out what I had. My friends took the time to inform and cook GF when we meet, what is fairly rare. I'm lucky in many ways, I the owner of 5 restaurants and an other company. I can buy products wholesale. I'm restricted in the menu of the Italian one, and cant eat at all at the 4 fast food ones. I cant taste and sample food I sell anymore. Have to rely on others. If I had the choice, I would prefer not to have CD but I dont and it is sterile thought. So, I make do with what I have. Just hope I can help someone. I learned very long ago we make our happiness ourselve. It is just a way of thinking. Like the glass half full or half empty. Good luck to all, and excuse my English errors, Mireille, Waterloo Que, Canada.