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bloating and fluid retention in bulimia recovery

I was wondering if anyone has serious bloating and fluid retention (all over the body)? if so how long does this last? I am in recovery and have been on a structured eating plan for 4 weeks now.

Thanks

Shaye Says

Hi there!

Congratulations on all the hard work you have been putting into recovery... You are doing so well :)

The bloating and water retention can be very challenging... but I promise it is temporary and will go away as you allow your body to heal. For me, the bloating was severe for at least one month... Then it improved a little. At 2 months it began to gradually improve again. It was a tough time, but I swear that it is worth pushing through!

With bloating and water retention, the only way out is through. Push through this time and allow your body to heal... It will happen if you give it the chance :)

Love
Shaye

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Fluid retention & bloat!! 2 hard 2 deal with NEW
by: Slsp2429

I have suffered 23 yrs ! I got very sick 3 weeks ago & went 2 ER! I don't remember much but had a very high fever! After 10 tubes of blood, cheat X-ray, stomach X-ray, & scan!! The dr came back in & said he has never seen any1 alive with a potassium level as low as mine! & rest of my blood work was horrible & didn't make Any sense!! Never told them that I was bulemic! I made a promise rite then 2 God that of I could live & he would b by my side I was gonna beat this disease once & 4 all! It's been #22 days & I have not had a slip up! The water retention & bloating is killing me tho & it's becoming tougher! I hurt & my skin aches! My eyes r puffy & I feel miserable! I have been eatin 3 small healthy meals a day wit a lite snack ( usually yogurt or grapefruit) in the eve! I feel like I wanna quit !! Please help! How long Will I have 2 fight this!??

fluid retention with bulimia NEW
by: Anonymous

the bloating and fluid retention has been bad for me too, face, hands, feet and stomach feels tight and looks swollen. i know it can be terribly hard to do, but i find exercise, walking, dancing to music, swimmming helps to get rid of the excess water and speeds up the excess fluid draining away. i m still struggling to do the exercises as i feel so wretched, fat and ugly to be seen out in a gym or swimming pool (my worst nightmare! also i find for it to work, i need to do it every. i ve not got to the stage where it has gone yet, because of so many relapses, but it mite be worth trying it. i m not a doctor, just saying what has help me to eleviate symptoms a little and an idea you might want to try. good luck and well done for getting so far and sticking wiv it.

Bulemia fluid & bloat NEW
by: Slsp2429

I have not relapsed in 10 wks! So proud of myself & am praying 4 u also!! I have been exercising about an hr or so a day & include strength training as well! Just waiting 4 this fluid & bloat 2 finally start 2 leave so my crazy mind will subside a lil 2!

Very Upset, but Pulling through NEW
by: Anonymous

I feel/look bloated every day! I am now 23, my ED wasnt as bad as 5 years ago, but I still suffer the consequences. I am just looking for answers as to why my face still bloats,(puffy cheeks/neck) even when I get the necessary nutrients.

permanent damage NEW
by: Anonymous

What if I have done permanent damage an the bloating spent go away? Ill keep on going for a few more weeks an if it doesnt get better I'm going to slit my throat

back to bulimia NEW
by: Anonymous

Ill never be able to deal with the bloating now I'm fat an miserable so I've gone back to bulimia.I dont think you even ever had it once ur in bulimia there no getting out giving false hope to people an then they kill themselfs why an how could you

bulimia bloat NEW
by: Anonymous

Well I've tried before and failed yet this time I feel more determined and in right frame of mind too beat this once and for all . B4 starting recovery I was in good shape and toned after completing a weights programme I workout regulary always have the bloat is a killer but not just in my stomache like his back fat its ugly and sore. I clean eat no process which I changed too as a life change not a diet and feel good with it if I can just overcome this part good to know this is here. I take pobiotic tablets omega 369 drink 3litres a day I need this support help me kick thus once and for all ..

It does get better NEW
by: Slps

I origanilly posted the comment on having bulemia/anorexia for 23 yrs! This week was 6 mos into my recovery! I have not relapsed @ all! I have breasts & a butt! I also no longer have a flat concave belly, but I am learning to like my new womanly body! The fluid & bloat took a while 2 overcome but 4 the most part it has dissapeared! Everyday is not always easy, but new life is starting 2 become a bit more familiar & less of a struggle! I am starting 2 eat outside of "my comfort Zone" & am learning that if I trust my body & mind to know when I am full or if my body is craving something... Trust it! It knows better than u do what it needs! I pray everyday that my determination & strength will continue! I refuse 2 EVER let this horrific disease control me again! Wishing u all well & much success!

couldnt have prepared for this bloat NEW
by: Anonymous

For over six years I have been severely bulimic. After years of hiding it, I finally told my family, friends, my fiance and eventually my tutors at university and now at my first job.
I had been to my doctors numerous times but help is turning out to be a very slow process. So five weeks ago, I decided I'd had enough and I wanted to fight this. I changed my diet completely and have stuck to a regular plan with regular exercise. The side effects of course were severe bloating which has truly taken me to rock bottom.
The physical changes at the moment are not long term but have a hugely negative effect. At present none of my clothes fit me and my confidence is at an all time low. This has included seeing close friends and other family members. When I decided to start this process I was totally unaware of this physical and emotional change and thought I was doing so well.
I am huge at the moment, in particular by stomach and my legs and everyday is a struggle dealing with this bloat.

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