Do you drink alcohol? I find when I drink a lot of alcohol I end up bloated. It causes bacterial growth/gastrointestinal problems. I'm also eating disordered. I know that yoghurt helps restore the good bacteria in your stomach which will help eliminate the bad stuff that causes bloating. Inner health plus tablets also do this quite effectively. And also eat plenty of fibre. I had this problem for a while when I was drinking vodka every night. So number 1 is to stop drinking, eat yoghurt or IHP tablets, eat plenty of fibre, and DON'T take a whole lot of fibre supplements because they made my bloating worse. Congrats for finding the strength to recover.

I have had a very hard time eating for the last 3 years..since my husband passed away. I have 2 teenage girls. Recently..everytime I eat , my stomach gets extended as if I was pregnant. I have started to use peppermint capsules and truly believe..I just need to eat more...more solid foods...trying non-acidic foods..
drink lots of water and exercise a little everyday.
No one has an answer for me and it is a horrible feeling to not love my body...to have to wear special shirts to hide my belly...any suggestions are very appreciated...

It's important to just eat a very small amount but more often, if you're able. Try to drink hot fluids right in the morning, it helps your digestive system rev up for the day.

Are you "regular"? That might be a rude question, but if you're constipated, the bloating will never go away. You should consider going to a doctor and asking about a safe laxative to clean your system if this is the case. Then make sure you incorporate plenty of fluids throughout the day. REMEMBER: Avoid bubbly, carbonated drinks.

People keep saying that alcohol bloats them. For me, I continue to maintain/lose weight when I drink. So I don't think alcohol is the problem, unless you're drinking lots of beer/lager and you have a sensitivity to wheat or brewed drinks. Stick to wine?

Raw foods also have a tendency to bloat people who are not used to them. This includes fruits and vegetables in raw, uncooked forms.

Ask your doctor for a food allergies test. It could help. Also, make sure you're taking plenty of supplements. I take multivitamins, omega-3 (which is my hero! seems to keep my body weight healthy, makes my skin better, and makes things easier to digest), and calcium/vitamin-D.

I am doing all of the above for the last 2 weeks. I totally cut out caffeine..I start my morning with hot chamomille tea, followed by a coffee substitute and Better tthan Greens drink....have 1 packet of oatmeal... another packet of oatmeal...Strong probiotic, and natural vegetable laxitive suggested by Gastro..and plenty of supplements.. Better..but not corrected. I drink no alchohol..just need to eat..That's my answer..need to eat and get that weight on..thanks all.

Looks like youre on the right track! it doesnt fix itself in a day... Good luck!

Thanks for your replies. I am in fact regular and have cut out carbonated beverages. I also take the supplements you mentioned. The only thing that does seem to help a little is to eat very small meals many times throughout the day. Unfortunately that helps some but hasn't solved the problem.

Some mornings my abdomen is perfectly flat but it distends significantly by noon (regardless of whether or not I've had anything to eat).

I've had a big problem not with bloating, but with really rapid fat gain in deposits on my face back thighs and gut. this sucks so much... I hope it gets better for you ! I have a lot of trouble with bloating too.

I have accepted this is going to take some time. I DO start my day with Hot Chamomille Tea...and I have cut down on my fiber intake. I was eating 3x the amount of fiber for a Woman my age....I eat a little every 3 hours..REAL FOOD..It is Very Difficult..but my Dr's told me to look at food as my medication...because I am very prone to infection and at this weight, I would probably die. I plan on seeking the advice of a Registered Dietician...for I need guidance of what foods to eat...But I force myself...some days are better than others...I am saving my life...and I need to do for me..and one of those things is eating...Quite the concept..to take care of myself ...It is way overdue...
Thank you all for your suggestions and support.They mean so very much!((hugs))