Korean professional golfer, Chun In-gee lost weight drastically a few years ago after she was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.
What disease was Chun In-gee diagnosed with?
Chun In-gee was diagnosed with a rare esophageal illness in 2017; when she was 22 years old. She lost so much weight including muscle mass and other parts of her body.
How did Chun In-gee’s illness affect her?
Chun In-gee was heavily affected by her illness. She could not swallow her food, and her windpipe was tightening. It was also reported that she required an immediate esophageal dilation to stretch her esophagus.
How long did Chun In-gee stay at the hospital?
Chun In-gee stayed in the hospital for two days at in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She went ten days without eating heavy foods as she could only eat baby foods. She has been trying to gain weight and stay fit ever since this happened. She now weighs 70 kilograms.