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I have been suffering from an eating disorder about 1half years, I've been at my worst for 6 months where I'm down to 41kg.
I have now realized how much everyone has noticed which has made me realize that yes I'm too skinny. I want to put weight on and I'm doing really well with the eating part, but i get really bloated and scared if i haven't been able to go to the toilet in 2 days i will then take laxatives. Any advice on how to maintain my bowl problem i really don't want to take laxatives as that is what's preventing me from keeping the weight on.
Many thanks
Hi Pip,
Laxatives do not keep you from absorbing calories. When you take laxatives the weight loss you might see on a scale is from your body's fluid loss. By the time food gets down to your bowels, your body has absorbed all the calories are nutrients.
Your body has taken a toll from being restricted from the nutrients it needs. You have to be patient with it during the re-feeding process. In the mean time I would recommend eating foods high in fiber to help your regularity.
Good luck.
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Melissa
Expertise
I battled anorexia and bulimia for 6 years. I am not a doctor, but I learned a lot about the mental, emotional, and physical aspects of having an eating disorder and how scary it is to feel like you are alone in your illness. You are not alone. I can answer questions based on my experience with anything relating to anorexia and/or bulimia. I can provide information on treatment options, some specific treatment centers, resources that may help you find a treatment center, and my opinion on all of the above. I was a patient at a few outpatient and inpatient programs so I am happy to answer questions about those experiences. I am not affiliated with any of the resources I may provide. It’s strictly my opinion based on my experiences. I can NOT answer medical questions. I will NOT answer questions on how to become anorexic or bulimic or how to lose weight in an unhealthy matter.
Experience
I have recovered from a six year struggle with both anorexia and bulimia. I hope my experiences and the time I spent in and out of treatment will encourage others to never give up. I never thought I would or could recover because I couldn’t picture myself ever having a normal relationship with food. Since then, I have grown and learned that I can overcome what I once thought was impossible. Hold on to the idea that recovery is attainable!
Education/Credentials
I am attending college for an unrelated degree.
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