If the endoscopy shows flattening, and your blood was positive, congratulations? You have celiac disease. It’s a relief and a curse. You must stick to a strict, zero-gluten diet for life—no crumbs, no soy sauce, no “gluten removed” beer. The upside? Once you heal, most people feel dramatically better. Jenny is now a devotee of gluten-free crackers and has a list of safe restaurants saved in her phone. She also talks about stool consistency at dinner parties, but we love her anyway.
The moral of the story: don’t guess, test. See your doctor, eat the damn bread for a few weeks, and get the real scoop. Your future self (and your intestines) will thank you.
