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Elizabeth Haselbeck Said She Has Celiac!

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TBOX Newbie
TBOX
Posted

I just heard on The View this morning that Elizabeth Hasselbeck has celiac disease. She mentioned it, explained it briefly as they were closing, and Rosie told viewers to Google it and they will have a segment on it next week. That's great!

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Nantzie Collaborator
Nantzie
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Oh my gosh! That's wonderful!! Thanks for posting that.

:D:D:D

Nancy

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

I just heard (in the closing moments of the show) Rosie O'Donnell say that the reason Elizabeth never eats on the show is because she has Celiac Disease and they will be doing a whole segment on it next week.

Elizabeth herself said she has Celiac, and described it as an allergy (!) to wheat, oats, barley and rye. She also said something about being able to drink gluten-free beer.

Can't wait to see how they handle the subject.

jukie Rookie
jukie
Posted

Hey, Patti...you beat me to it! I heard Elizabeth mention something about gluten-free beer and was shocked to actually hear her say she has Celiac! Can't wait to see what The View segment on Celiac will be next week!

olalisa Contributor
olalisa
Posted

I was so excited when she said that today! I'm going to tivo it next week :)

dairy queen Rookie
dairy queen
Posted

woohoo! I was coming over here to post this exciting news too!

Wouldn't it be great if she were to become a national spokesperson for celiac disease. It could be beneficial for her too. Imagine the money ..comercials, endorsements.

Can't wait to see how the view deals with this!!!

happygirl Collaborator
happygirl
Posted

So happy to hear her come out and say this! We've known she's had a "problem" with gluten, and we all wondered!

Nice to have it confirmed! Yay Elisabeth!

Let me know when it comes on...I figured out how to Tivo finally :)

dairyqueen: Heidi Collins, a CNN anchor, is a recently appointed spokesperson for Celiac Awareness. Google her and you'll find the info. Yay media people with Celiac!

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Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
Posted

Thanks for posting...'GOING TO CALL YOU FAST FINGER PATTI' FROM NOW ON.

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT

LOVE

JUDY

jesscarmel Enthusiast
jesscarmel
Posted

i was just about to post it as well cause i got this email from the celiac listserve;

Hi all,

There will be a segment on Celiac Disease next week on "The View". =

Elizabeth Hasselback announced just this morning that she is a Celiac, =

and then she said "it is a gluten allergy". I think that is the first =

time she has said her problem is Celiac Disease. Rosie told everyone to =

Google Celiac, and watch for the segment next week.. Given all the =

publicity on "The View" recently, this will be a lot of publicity for =

the cause of people spreading the word of Celiac Disease.

lonewolf Collaborator
lonewolf
Posted
i was just about to post it as well cause i got this email from the celiac listserve;

Hi all,

There will be a segment on Celiac Disease next week on "The View". =

Elizabeth Hasselback announced just this morning that she is a Celiac, =

and then she said "it is a gluten allergy". I think that is the first =

time she has said her problem is Celiac Disease. Rosie told everyone to

Google Celiac, and watch for the segment next week.. Given all the =

publicity on "The View" recently, this will be a lot of publicity for =

the cause of people spreading the word of Celiac Disease.

Do you know what comes up first when you google Celiac? Celiac.com! That means we'll probably be getting more visitors and "lurkers" here, which is GREAT! Let's all get ready to welcome newbies and answer questions. Just think about how many people will be interested and possibly visiting here after next week's show!

Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
Posted

Jess,

How do you sign up for 'listserv'?

judy

quantumsugar Apprentice
quantumsugar
Posted

That's awesome!

It's so nice to watch awareness grow, even in the two years since my diagnosis. It's going to help a lot of people, hopefully.

Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
Posted

That's great news! When and what time is The View usually on? Probably when I'm at work...Maybe I can take an early or late lunch.

katrinamaria Explorer
katrinamaria
Posted

does anyone know exactly what day it is going to be on next week? keep me updated!! :) i hope it's tues or thurs otherwise i'll be in class and have to miss it... <_<

jukie Rookie
jukie
Posted

I don't see any info on their website about content of upcoming shows (other than this weeks guest stars). I sent an email and will post the info if they reply.

Canadian Karen Community Regular
Canadian Karen
Posted

The timing is awesome also! With all this Rosie/The Donald stuff going on, more people have been tuning in to the View lately..... even me, and I usually don't watch it..... but will now!

Karen

Moongirl Community Regular
Moongirl
Posted
does anyone know exactly what day it is going to be on next week? keep me updated!! :) i hope it's tues or thurs otherwise i'll be in class and have to miss it... <_<

Well i think if you check the schedule next week they may have it online or on the recap part of the website.

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I also think it maybe a good idea to email the show or Elisabeth, I did, and just let them know how many people are thankful for them bringing this to their show.

jesscarmel Enthusiast
jesscarmel
Posted
Jess,

How do you sign up for 'listserv'?

judy

Hi Judy

I signed up for it along time ago and dont remember how, but i will check my "celiac" files from when i first got diagnosed and see if i can find instructions on how to do it! i have to look for it becasue i havent seen it since we moved :)

i will send you a pm when i find it. i'm also goign to google it now and see if i can find instructions!

Jess

p.s i emailed elisabeth on teh view website thanking her for bringing awareness to celiac! here is the link to email her....

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Creative-Soul Newbie
Creative-Soul
Posted

Great to hear...yippee!!! I just e-mailed Elizabeth myself. Can you imagine the exposure that this segment will bring to this issue? Huge!!! I can't wait!!! :lol:

Rebecca47 Contributor
Rebecca47
Posted

ya hooooo

My mom had told me about last week, but she couldn't remember exactly what was said(short term memory loss caused by stroke) anyway I can't wait to watch. :lol:

Anybody find out which day yet?

I just went on and e-mailed Elisabeth on the view too. I told her how thrilled I was (we) were to hear that see was going to do a segment on it. :)

jesscarmel Enthusiast
jesscarmel
Posted

Hey

Apparently the show will air this friday, not next week, as in tommorow so turn on your tivos!

Jess

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted
Hey

Apparently the show will air this friday, not next week, as in tommorow so turn on your tivos!

Jess

Wow! Thanks for the heads up :)

marciab Enthusiast
marciab
Posted
Hey

Apparently the show will air this friday, not next week, as in tommorow so turn on your tivos!

Jess

Jess,

I looked at the schedule on their website, but didn't see this ... I'm sure I am missing something ..

I wrote a letter to Elisabeth and included info on my experience and nuerological celiac ... Marcia

burdee Enthusiast
burdee
Posted
Hey

Apparently the show will air this friday, not next week, as in tommorow so turn on your tivos!

Jess

Where did you see that the celiac disease discussion show will air on Friday (1/26/07)? I also emailed Elizabeth to thank her for openly sharing about her celiac disease experience. I encourage anyone reading this to email her a thank you note. Let's STUFF her inbox with appreciation for promoting celiac disease awareness!

BURDEE

marciab Enthusiast
marciab
Posted

It would probably be a good idea for those who have been diagnosed via biopsy or blood work and have nuerological problems that have resolved by going gluten free to email Elisabeth too ....

Thanks ... marcia

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