I purposely put on 20 lbs and have noticed some upper and lower stomach bloat. could it be water retention? also i have daily loose stools. thanks

Symptoms: These three elements may or may not be connected in any meaningful fashion. The GI symptoms may signify an inflammatory condition within your gut. You might try eating a cup of Yogurt several times a day for a week or so and see if that does not clear things up. If it continues, however, see your PCP and get this worked out. Best wishes.