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Q: bulimia recovery and big cheeks
asked by: audrina224 on June 2nd, 2009
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"I use to be bulimic about a year ago. And when I stopped trowing up my cheeks got huge like chipmunk cheeks. Its been a year and my cheeks havent got back to normal. I havent trown up since a year so what could be the problem. Why arent they going back to my slim cheeks. When will they get better? I eat helthy and drink plenty of water and exercise.
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Suzana_del_Sol
replied on June 18th, 2009
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I find that when I eat too much at night my face gets bloated. Are you eating at night? You can cut back by eating broth soups or crackers at night. Are you a smoker? I find that smoking makes my face alot fuller. I am sure it is just temporary though.
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definelife
replied on June 28th, 2009
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I dont think its got anything to do with eating at night. Its because your glands are damaged from the bulimia and will take time to heal. Also they are used to being so overactive, they are probably still adapting to the new way.

I myself have been in recovery for 9 months, and my parotid glands seem to be worse than ever, Apart from that everything else has got back to normal
i have an appointment to see my ENT in a couple of weeks, i suggest you go to the doctor and ask to be refferred as well. The sooner the better as there will be a waiting list
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v00d00cita
replied on June 28th, 2009
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It is common that yout body, specially glandules, start to react to some food or routine changes. But, if it's for your own good, you should seek a doctor. It is really important that you do it. And don't be affraid of having a nice meal.
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