‘Bringing Up Bates’ Updates: Kelly Jo Bates Faces Major Challenge with Courage
Bringing Up Bates updates reveal that Kelly Jo Bates is fighting major health issues. Soon, Kelly Jo faces a scary challenge that may change her life forever on the UPtv reality show.
Bringing Up Bates: Kelly Jo Bates’ Health Battle
Bringing Up Bates updates recall Kelly Jo Bates suffers from acid reflux. The condition is also known as GERD, which stands for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. She has struggled with it for years. Now, it has turned into the condition Barrettes Esophagus.
This is damage to the esophagus as a result of GERD. Now, Kelly Jo has precancerous cells, and she’s beginning to worry. She is on medicine for it, but it’s not working. So, the next step looks like surgery, say Bringing Up Bates updates.
Of course, the thought of surgery terrifies Kelly Jo. But, it may be the best thing she can do for her health. Her daughter Michaela Bates Keilen is a nursing school graduate and is extremely educated in the medical field. So, Kelly Jo Turns to her for advice.
Kelly Jo Leans on Michaela
Bringing Up Bates star Kelly Jo Bates’ biggest fear is aspirating in the middle of the night. It happens sometimes, and she jumps up because she feels like she’s drowning. Then it turns into pneumonia because the fluid gets into her lungs. It’s terrifying and serious.
She found an expert in Barrettes’ esophagus that thinks he can help her. However, it means surgery that could pose many risks. Now, she is second-guessing herself wondering if she can control it with medication and losing weight.
So, she reached out to her second oldest child Michaela for her medical opinion. Michaela just finished the nursing program and knows her stuff. So, her mother wants to hear her thoughts on the matter, promise Bringing Up Bates updates.
The Right Decision for the UPtv Star
Bringing Up Bates celeb Michaela says her mom needs to weigh out her pros and her cons. If Kelly Jo’s condition goes untreated, it could affect her liver and kidneys. But, Michaela’s biggest concern is that her mom is not sleeping. And, it’s dangerous if she aspirates during the night. Of course, surgery is concerning.
You worry about being put to sleep and the recovery process. But, it is worth it to get rid of the reflux and be able to sleep again. Michaela thinks the operation is a good idea. And that seems to be all Kelly Jo Bates needed to hear. She trusts Michaela’s opinion. She is still a little scared, but she feels confident that it’s the right choice.
Plus, Michaela says it’s a huge blessing that she’s able to be there for her mom and give back a little. Soon, she gears up for the procedure that will hopefully change her life for the better. Continue to watch Bringing Up Bates to keep up with Kelly Jo Bates and her journey the uplifting reality show.
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