Digestion Problems = Weight Loss

When Eating Becomes a Battle

Gaining weight has been a constant struggle lately—not because of an eating disorder, but due to a bile duct issue that went undiagnosed for two years. The pain after every meal became so intense that eating simply wasn't enjoyable anymore. In July, a surgeon found my bile duct was dilated to six times its normal size and then strictured so they inserted a stent to help the bile flow.

 

Persistence Through the Pain

While the stent was removed in October 2009 after clogging, the discomfort has recently returned. I’m fighting to not let the pain stop me from eating, but it’s a battle. At 5’9”, my weight dropped to 101 lbs last January. People told me I looked 'too thin,' but few understood that the pain was the real barrier. I’ve managed to gain 7 pounds since then, and I'm taking it one day at a time. 

 

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