'My 600-lb Life' Bettie Jo Elmore Worries She May 'Die Early'

My 600-lb Life alum Bettie Jo Elmore has been thriving in life since appearing in Season 3. The Missouri native was struggling in life when she met Dr. Now. She had multiple health issues and mostly relied on her husband, Josh, who’s deemed by the viewers as an “enabler.” But despite all the odds, Bettie worked hard and was able to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, Dr. Now’s former patient has been struggling in life recently, and some fans are worried that she may suffer an early death. Keep reading to see how she’s doing today.

My 600-lb Life: Bettie Jo Elmore Welcomes Her Third Child

In December 2023, Bettie Jo welcomed her third child, Erickson Aries Salvatore Elmore. However, the baby was immediately sent to the NICU due to being premature. The My 600-lb Life alum clarified that the baby had no complications. But many suspect that her lifestyle played a significant role in her premature birth. She also revealed that she suffered from preeclampsia during her pregnancy. Bettie Jo stayed in touch throughout Erickson’s journey. There are times when things get critical for the child, though he’s doing well today at 33 weeks old and has reached 3 lbs 12.4 oz.

Bettie Jo Elmore's Son Erickson Elmore From My 600-lb Life, TLC, Sourced From @bettiejosue Instagram — Bettie Jo Elmore’s Son Erickson Elmore From My 600-lb Life, TLC, Sourced From @bettiejosue Instagram

Fans Worry For Bettie Jo

Some Redditors discuss why they’re worried for Bettie Jo. The discussion comes from her recent post, in which she shares her recent health problems. According to the My 600-lb Life alum, she recently had a checkup and discovered that her bowel is in her hernia, or where they did her c-section. The Reddit user accused Bettie Jo Elmore of wanting sympathy and attention, which is something that Dr. Now also mentioned during the show after claiming that she has Munchausen syndrome, which is a psychological condition where someone pretends to be ill or deliberately produces symptoms of illness in themselves.

Bettie Jo Elmore From My 600-lb Life, TLC, Sourced From @bettiejosue Instagram

Some Redditors think Bettie Jo is putting her life in danger by getting pregnant continuously. She gave birth to her second child in 2022, and a third one last November. Here are some of the comments she received.

“Look, I know that she is probably delayed in some way. And I am not saying this to be mean but her extremely poor health and lack of good decisions just makes me worry she will suffer an early death.”
“If she would take care of her health she would be in much better health. Why she doesnt see the correlation is wild. She’s a career victim.”
“She’s a professional patient.”
“She just needs to stop having kids and focus on weight loss. My friend’s grandma had 5 kids, and they had to use some type of mesh to keep her bladder suspended. Stuff happens.”
“After the whole cancer thing I always assume she is exaggerating her health updates. Could be what she says, but boy who cried wolf and all.”

My 600-lb Life: How’s Bettie Jo Elmore’s Weight Loss Journey?

Bettie Jo has yet to share updates about her weight loss journey. But the My 600-lb Life star recently shared photos of herself during Erickson’s baby shower. The photo shows she still has a lot of work to do on her weight, though it seems that the health problem she claims will be another reason for her to stop working towards her physical goals. She appeared in the show at 654 lbs and ended at 498 lbs.