At the age of 22, Gee Chun was diagnosed with a rare esophageal ailment. During the incident, she lost weight, including muscle mass.

She is still working hard to restore her previous strength. According to Golf Channel, In Gee Chun was unable to swallow her food and her windpipe was tightening.

Chun needed an esophageal dilatation right away to expand her esophagus. She fasted for ten days and spent two days in the hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

In Gee Chun now follows a food plan and works out on a regular basis to stay in shape.