I suffer from Bulimia...binge then laxatives nightly...in my mind I think im losing weight..actually holding steady...does that make sense?? I have a little extra weight on my body actually muscle.. i'm actually athletic built..I need to accept that..I'm prone more to binge and really push the laxative count when i'm bloated..confused not sure what thats from??? I really think if i Could do away with the bloated..I wouldn't think I'm fat! does anybody else have this issue? does everybody binge and purge here? Any laxative users? What have you experienced???
Hello.....been there, done that.....many years ago, and now I am recovered, and have a completely new perspective, based on working in an ED treatment facility! Laxatives can cause bloating, in and of themselves, so it's as a vicious cycle, but it's possible to break it.
More than likely, your body will begin to work on it's own, but it may mean some uncomfortable, days, with bloating and edema even worse. Laxatives are not a true avenue to weight loss, but they do cause fluid loss, which imitates weight loss. But it's temporary, and puts you at risk for dehydration.
The truth is, laxatives work on the lower bowel, and by the time your food gets there, most of the nutrients (calories) have been absorbed. Hence, mostly fluid is being lost.
Please do all that you can to break this dangerous cycle. Take care....Jan ♥