I have had two MAC infections over the course of the last 13 years. Each time, I lost a considerable amount of weight and was not able to regain the full amount. I started that journey at about 134 lbs and lost 14 lbs. After 8 years I was back to 128. After the second infection in 2020, I went down to 114. I fought my way back to the 119-120 range but cannot seem to move above that. I'm 5'6" , so I feel like I am too thin. I try to eat healthy and snack whenever I feel the slightest bit hungry. I know MAC and bronchiectasis is different for everyone, but I think weight loss is just part of the package for many of us. My latest strategy has been to make a quart of ice cream once a week to share with my husband. Not exactly health food, but delicious and lots of fun!