The "19 Kids and Counting" star is caught under fire after sharing a 4th of July photo of herself and her husband. Jill Duggar shared their photo on Instagram, which alarmed most of their fans who were concerned with her husband's (Derick Dillard) deteriorating appearance.
According to Inquisitr's report on the couple, fans were alarmed after seeing Derick Dillard lose so much weight. Though there isn't any update from Jill Duggar of Derick Dillard Derick himself about his health status, fans were keen to notice his thin, unhealthy physique.
Happy Independence Day from the Dillard's! #4thofJuly So thankful for freedom!
A photo posted by Jill Dillard (@jillmdillard) on Jul 4, 2016 at 2:20pm PDT
Most of them speculated that Derick Dillard is going through something that is affiliated with his missionary work. Fans suggest that the couple should just go home as their mission work make Derick Dillard look undernourished thinking that he's not getting enough food while on the trip.
Others however suggest that his previous jaw surgery might have affected his appetite and his capability to eat solids. But it was then discarded after he was seen munching of Buffalo wings. Some commenters then mentioned that he looks like he's heavily addicted to heroin and opioids.
Though the thought of heroin addiction may be far out, being hooked on sedatives and opioids may be possible. It was mentioned that his surgery medication might have caused have to het hooked. People once mentioned that Derick Dillard has a surgery wherein he had hi palate extended.
While they were on their El Salvador trip, Jill Duggar mentioned that Derick Dillard already found a suitable surgeon to work on his orthodontic piece that was damaged while they were on a mission. Speculations then emerged that the doctor might have not been able to fully repair the damaged piece, thus causing Derick Dillard to suffer from long term side effects of the failed repair.
Both Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard has been mum about his drastic weight loss. Both parties have not released an official statement as to what might have made him look so sickly.
