hi christine
good luck with your appointment tuesday :luck:
my mum has coeliac disease,she was diagnosed about 20 years ago.she was really ill before diagnosis but has been fine ever since.
she sticks to the diet religiously except for when I cook for her & I tend to forget & add something to our meal that she can't have like an oxo
although I find her diet restricted christine there are so many options available, as clare said support groups & special recipe books etc..I find most supermarkets stock a good choice of gluten free food & a lot of food does state on it now whether it contains gluten/wheat.
regarding bread if you find you don't like any of the ready made variety I would suggest making your own.my mum has always made her own,it's quite easy to make & much nicer!she bakes it in batches & freezes it.
I hope it's not too overwhelming for you & you manage to easily adjust.It will be worth it to feel better

I try to limit my wheat intake because I feel better without it & slimmer too!only drawback is I haven't got much willpower :hehe:
best of luck christine
take care..karen x