Bettie Jo Elmore first appeared on screen in season 3 of My 600 LB Life. She was extremely overweight at that time and could not even do basic life tasks. Her husband’s enabling behavior was also an issue. She, after a point, decided to reduce her weight with Dr Now’s guidance and marriage therapy. It was a long journey and not all easy, but she made it work.
Bettie Jo Elmore is no longer a part of the show, but she recently appeared on The Joe Davis Show. She added that she had several ups and downs throughout her journey. Her weight gain began in her childhood, and it worsened when she married. Her husband supported her unhealthy habits. She was worried that her husband might leave her when she started working with Dr. Now. However, he eventually came around. The alum now shared some shocking details about the show.
My 600 Lb Life: Was Bettie Jo At The Risk Of Early Death?
Bettie Jo struggled to lose weight. She also has several health complications. Her third baby was born in 2023, and he was a premature baby. The star also had hernia in her bowels. The doctor had to do a c-section on the star when her bowel had moved. So, her baby was born prematurely.
She further revealed she had preeclampsia during her pregnancy. Fans think that she is still not maintaining a healthy life. They think that if she continues like this, she is at risk of an “early death.”
My 600 LB Life: Bettie Jo Elmore Rocks In Skinny Jeans
Bettie Jo Elmore from My 600 Lb Life initially had a very unhealthy lifestyle. Her husband gave her whatever she wanted and, in a way, supported her obesity. Over the years, she kept gaining weight and finally decided to change. She consulted Dr. Now, and instead of overthinking, she chased her goals. Bettie tried her best to follow instructions and followed the doctor’s orders. She was finally in the best shape for bariatric surgery.
By the end of her episode, Bettie Jo had dropped over 200 pounds. She is still on her weight loss journey. The star added that she never gained back the weight. She is still with her husband and even had kids. Bettie made a shocking revelation and shared that many parts of the show were scripted. Also, they set a narrative for the viewers to make her husband look like a villain. There was a scene where her husband was shouting, but that was due to their long wait outside the hospital while she was suffering from seizures.
They heavily edited the show. The makers made it seem like she was not following the doctor’s orders, and they got backlash. But that was never the case. Bettie added that they had several restrictions like they could not talk to each other during filming. Moreover, the production crew would deduct money from their one-time $15,000 paycheck. It was due to the extra expenses outside the show.
Bettie shed over 350 lbs in the show. She can now wear skinny jeans without issues. She also clarified that she never regained the weight, even after her multiple pregnancies. In between, her feet were swollen, they added 10-15 pounds, but she is fit. She has been constantly losing weight. Keep coming back to TV Season & Spoilers for more of My 600 Lb Life updates.