Mum thought her weight loss was due to her healthy diet, but ended up losing more than she expected.

When Esther Newton started to slim down, she thought it was due to her getting more exercise and eating healthier. But the pounds kept falling off, and her family started to worry. Esther, 51, began to worry as well when her rings started to slip off her fingers and her daughter, Charlotte, 21, said she was 'wasting away.'

In the span of one year, the teacher and mum-of-one went from 10st 7lbs to 7st 4lbs, even though she had already stopped dieting. Esther said, "I felt like life was being sucked out of me, and I couldn't do the things I loved. I was a shell of myself and I didn't know how much more I could take." Her family was very concerned, and her daughter's comments made her realize she needed to take action.

Esther went to a doctor in July 2021 and was told she could have ovarian cancer in March 2022. As a result, Esther had her ovaries removed. She said, "I didn't take it in, as it happened so quickly. I just wanted a straight answer."

In May 2022, Esther got the news that she didn't have cancer. Her symptoms, such as cracked lips, loss of appetite, and straw-like hair, continued to worsen. In September 2022, Esther was finally diagnosed with a rare condition called exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, which impedes digestive functions.

Esther was able to go on medication to help with the awful side effects of her condition, and she was able to enjoy food again and slowly gain back the weight she had lost. She said, "I feel so lucky, as had it been anything else, it would have been far more serious. It's a pain that there's no cure, but if [taking medication] means I'll feel better and have more energy, then it'll all be worth it."

Esther is now gradually getting back to her old self, and she is finally starting to feel like she has a new lease on life. She said, "It's really important to keep looking for answers until you find it. I had never heard of my condition, so many of us aren't aware of what's truly wrong with us."

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