“1000-lb Sisters” star Amy Slaton’s life continues to be a rollercoaster, both on and off screen. While she recently celebrated a new engagement, fans are looking back. Many question whether her initial bariatric surgery approval was premature. This debate happens during a time of personal trouble. There was a surprising arrest and issues with custody.
1000-lb Sisters: Fans Question Amy’s Readiness for Life-Altering Surgery
A hot topic among viewers is whether Amy was truly prepared for the lifelong commitment of bariatric surgery. “I feel like Amy’s approval was very quick, she had a very low goal and didn’t really grasp the reality of the surgery since she started eating solid food almost immediately,” one concerned fan posted online.
Others noted that her siblings seemed to have “spent way more time qualifying for surgery.” There’s a feeling that Amy “needed the support of dieticians and therapists but maybe dismissed it because she was ‘married and functional’.”
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1000-lb Sisters: Babies Before Bariatric Bliss?
Many viewers believe Amy’s primary motivation for weight loss surgery was “so she could have kids.” Once that goal was achieved, some feel “she just doesn’t care as much.”
Her getting pregnant “much sooner than was recommended” after her 2019 gastric bypass by Dr. Procter, and then again, is seen as a major factor in her “less than optimal progress.” One fan stated, “she let herself go the second she had glenn.”
1000-lb Sisters: A “Wake-Up Call”
Amy’s recent life has been marked by significant upheaval. In September 2024, she and her now-fiancé, Brian Lovvorn, were arrested at a Tennessee Safari Park. This followed an incident where Amy was reportedly bitten by a camel, and responding deputies allegedly detected suspicious odors from their vehicle. Charges included illegal possession of drugs and child endangerment, as her sons, Gage and Glenn, were present.
In December 2024, Amy pleaded guilty to “simple possession.” She got a suspended sentence and a fine. After her arrest, she lost primary care of her sons. They went to stay with their family member, Amanda Halterman, her sister. However, recent social media posts from Amy in May 2025 suggest the boys have returned to her care. Sources indicate this difficult period served as a “wake-up call,” motivating Amy to make “better choices.”
1000-lb Sisters: Amy Engaged Amidst Turmoil!
Despite the recent challenges, Amy has found new love. She is now engaged to Brian Lovvorn. He proposed in a classic Slaton-style place: the padded room of a haunted house in Kentucky.
This event appeared in a May 2025 episode of “1000-Lb Sisters.” Amy enthusiastically accepted, saying, “You know I will.” Brian, who is reportedly 13 years older than Amy, had given her a Ring Pop just two weeks into their five-month relationship. The couple is reportedly planning a Halloween wedding.
1000-lb Sisters: Was Enough Support Offered Before & After Surgery?
The discussion about Amy’s surgery often circles back to her initial approval process with Dr. Procter. Fans don’t blame the doctor directly. They say, “Amy met her goals, which is what he asked.”
Still, they feel more preparation before surgery and support afterward were needed.
Some compare Dr. Procter’s approach to that of Dr. Now from “My 600-lb Life,” wondering if the criteria were “too easy.” One fan lamented, “Dr. Procter was very disappointed when he realized that Amy wasn’t taking her healing seriously.”
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