Edema/Water Retention

I am a 22year old female who recently stopped abusing laxatives cold turkey. I have gained significant amounts of weight since I stopped about 4 days ago, and although I am not eating any more than 15oo calories every day, I am still gaining weight. Will this ever stop? Or its this my real weight?

[Renee Radenberg]

You are slightly underweight for your height so the weight gain is good. For your height, the ideal weight should be 105-110lbs. Suggest the following healthy eating to gain weight and maintain it: Eat low fat meats (chicken, fish, loin of pork) or non meat sources (soy products), low fat vegetarian combinations (rice & beans, pasta & beans, low fat cheese & pasta), fat free or low fat dairy products (skim milk, 1% milk, low fat cheese, low fat yogurts, low fat soy milk/yogurt), and eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. Eat daily high fiber breads and cereals (oatmeal). Hoped this helped you.