Hi there-
Thanks for your posting. I want to say that I totally can relate-as so many can-to the feelings you expressed and what you write. Having battled anorexia for 7-8 years, the road to recovery most definitely brought me face-to-face with digestive/GI problems that 1) may have been caused or, more certainly, exacerbated by my anorexia, 2)were also undetected given my inability to feed my body and reconnect with it. So, be proud of yourself first and foremost for reconnecting with your body, enough to realize it is having troubles. I know, for me, what happened break that mindset was to work on feeding/nourishing my body with the vitamins/minerals it needed to function and feel energized! Weight gain is DEF important, but successful recovery cannot be achieved by a certain weight goal. As you know, bulimics typically maintain a relatively "normal/average" physique (generally speaking) but they are far from emotionally and physically healthy. So, just be patient and forgiving with yourself. I always tried to be proud of myself for actually eating, however small the meal/snack was, because it was something nourishing that I had never given my body before. Also, as you become more comfortable with the diet/with what works w/your body, you may find that you can experiment a lot more with different foods. Also, it is helpful for me to eat smaller amounts, more frequently throughout the day. That also helps to put you in touch with feelings of hunger and satiety, too.
Good luck and take care. Please feel free to send me a message anytime if you need some support. I am always happy to help in whatever way I can!
Take care!!!
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