Hi Katy,
I also was anorexic and then became bulimic (but am still trying to recover). It's horrible going from one extreme to the next like that. I feel like such a creep cause I miss being anorexic sometimes.
The swelling your face should get better. If you go to the doctor they can tell you if you're glands are still swollen. And about losing weight, be very careful. That was how I slipped back into my eating disorder after doing well for awhile. It does seem strange with all your exercise that your weight hasn't budged. All I can think of is that your metabolism is pretty screwed up at this point. You definitely should see a doctor about your period too. Three years is a very long time to go without it. They should do bloodwork too to make sure your electrolytes and everything have stablized after all the purging.
Things do get better with the food too. It just takes time and patience with yourself to get used to new foods and being comfortable. It sounds like you're doing a really good job with it. Congratulations, stopping the purging like that is really difficult. Good luck with everything and I hope you stay healthy!
Rachel
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