Water Retention

[sdtopnw]

I am recovering from a restrictive eating disorder. I dropped from 145 to 120 pounds. I began refeeding in January and lifting weights 4 times a week. I have now restored to 155 pounds, and feel like I continue to gain weight. I also have constant water retention. Is this normal to still be so bloated even once I'm restored and even past my initial weight? I'm not sure if the distension in my stomach is weight gain or bloating. Anyone experience something similar or know what could be going on? I have attached a picture of what my stomach looks like naturally (no pushing out).

https://ibb.co/eK9xgF

[purple1234567]

It's hard to say what the cause is from a picture, it's best to go to your doctor and have them do a check up.

[drasimukas]

Hi I can't see the picture and I agree with previous comment about seeing a doctor if you're worried.

I don't have what you do, but I have bloating problem so I've done some reading around it. One thing clear is that it is easier to ruin your digestive tract function balance than it is to recover it. So recovery can take way longer than 6months. I think you just have to continue with a good diet.

What might be useful for you is look into taking some prebiotics, which help building back the good bacteria in your gut. Or also figuring out if there are any particular foods that make you bloated and discussing it with a nutritionist or doctor.