‘Bringing Up Bates’ Fans Raving About Kelly Jo Bates’ Big Weight Loss

Bringing Up Bates star Kelly Jo Bates has been busy sharing some of their most recent family activities. The 58-year-old is back with her online routines after fully recovering from her kidney stone surgery. Many of her posts today are about their family activities, especially during Easter. But many fans were surprised to see Kelly Jo’s massive weight loss in her latest photos with Gil and their children. Keep reading to see the pictures.
Bringing Up Bates: How’s Kelly Jo Bates Today?
Kelly Jo has been uploading photos and clips from her activities with her kids and grandkids. The Bringing Up Bates star recently celebrated multiple birthdays of her grandchildren. One of them was Alyssa’s daughter, Allie. According to Kelly Jo, Allie is one of her most diligent granddaughters, adding that she’s always thoughtful, gentle, and patient.

Kelly Jo also made headlines after sharing her family’s crossover with the Schearer family, who are known for their show, Shoot Straight TV. They are a family of firearm enthusiasts and advocates sportsmanship. They also give educational lessons about being a more disciplined person. Kelly Jo thanked the Schearer family for the message they shared with them regarding being “prepared.”
Fans Raving About Kelly Jo’s Big Weight Loss
Some Bringing Up Bates fans on social media react to Kelly Jo Bates’ latest post featuring photos from their Resurrection weekend. According to some, Kelly Jo looks so beautiful in her dress. It was also noticeable that she had lost a significant amount of weight. It’s unclear if Kelly Jo’s weight loss comes from her hard work. She previously underwent surgery and also faced some health crises, including a broken foot. Meanwhile, several commenters also wished that the Bates family would return to TV.
- “She has always been beautiful Also her girls are beautiful.”
- “Green is a very pretty color on her!! She looks beautiful!!”
- “I really miss their show so much! Wish they would bring it back!”
- “Beautiful pictures; miss seeing them so much!”
- “You’re all so good-looking! 👍😁”
- “She is a beautiful person.”
- wow so much slimmer and still gorgeous
Bringing Up Bates: Kelly Jo Bates Almost Didn’t Make It
Despite all the happiness, Kelly Jo Bates left many people concerned after she was rushed to the hospital earlier this year. She was looking after Mama Jane and Papa Bill in South Carolina after she experienced severe pain. It was then discovered that she had a kidney stone, which had turned septic.
According to the Bringing Up Bates star, the doctors told her that she would’ve died if she had waited for another day. Members of the Bates family also came over to the hospital. Many of them even bawled seeing their mother lying on the bed. Kelly Jo even thought that she was in her final moments when she saw some of her daughters crying, especially Carlin.
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