Cila, have you tried a low carb protein drink? I get the vanilla flavor from Costco and drink it with a meal, especially earlier in the day. I also upped my protein by having two eggs instead of one, add nuts to my salad, etc. I don't eat or drink anything for three hours before I go to bed at a 30 degree angle and my reflux seems to be behaving better. I hope you find something that works! Jennifer

In reply to @cila…. Although I have not had MAC, I do have bronchiectasis. Last year I inadvertently lost 10 pounds. No medical reason was found but the nutritionist offered suggestions and to strive for 1500 calories daily. Also, tracking everything I ate on an app (she suggested Fitness Pal, I think) and weighing myself weekly. I found it very difficult to reach the daily calorie intake, but started making myself protein shakes consisting of veggies, fruit, protein powder, hemp seeds, flax seeds, a healthy fat (avocados) and unsweetened almond milk. After six months of no results (but no more weight loss), I have gained 5 pounds! I concentrate on protein at every meal (nuts and yogurt at breakfast/some kind of meat, usually at dinner). As you can tell, I am not a big meat eater. Lastly, I added desserts, which is also something I do not regularly eat, except for a little dark chocolate. I think everything has finally combined to work! I don’t know how MAC would impact my progress, though but being thin; losing weight; and then trying to regain it is a very difficult task and I wish you all the best in this endeavor.