1000-lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton has lost hundreds of pounds. Her journey has inspired fans worldwide. But her dreams of skin removal surgery have hit a frustrating roadblock. In the latest episode, Tammy and her brother Chris Combs sought a second opinion, hoping she’d be cleared for the transformative procedure. Unfortunately, the news wasn’t what Tammy wanted to hear.
Dr. Turner, the specialist consulted on Tuesday night’s episode, declined to approve Tammy for skin removal surgery. His reasoning? She hasn’t quite reached the necessary stage in her recovery. “Tammy is not currently a candidate for skin removal surgery because she’s only about 13 or 14 months out from her weight loss surgery,” he explained. “At this point, she should probably continue to lose weight over the next six months to a year, get to her goal weight, and then we can reapproach the topic.”
Tammy, visibly disappointed, had to absorb the news. Yet Dr. Turner made sure to keep her spirits up. “I’m definitely not telling you, ‘No,’” he reassured her. “I’m just telling you, ‘Not tomorrow.’”
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1000-lb Sisters: Tammy Hits a Huge Weight Loss Milestone
Despite the setback, Tammy Slaton’s weight loss journey is progressing. It’s jaw-dropping. In the same episode, she stepped on the scale and saw a number she hadn’t witnessed since childhood: 281.2 lbs. To put that into perspective, Tammy revealed that the last time she weighed that little, she was in fourth or fifth grade. “I’m the baby sister, but I’m not the ‘big’ baby sister [anymore],” she said with pride.
Even her brother Chris was stunned. At 284 pounds himself, it marked the first time Tammy had weighed less than him. “I’ll be goddamned. Congratulations, that’s good!” Chris exclaimed, echoing the audience’s astonishment. In a heartfelt confessional, he admitted, “Did I ever think I’d see the day that she was smaller than me? Well, no, probably not… But I’m ecstatic for her.”
This milestone is a major accomplishment, considering Tammy once weighed 725 pounds at her heaviest. Her transformation has been nothing short of life-changing, and fans are rooting for her to keep going strong.
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Tammy Slaton: From Wheelchair to Walking Free
One of the most emotional parts of Tammy Slaton’s journey has been regaining her mobility and independence. Reflecting on her progress, she revealed how significant the changes have been. “One of the big changes that I have gone through this past year is probably small to most people. But to me, it was huge,” Tammy shared. “Just being able to walk without a walker or be pushed in a wheelchair, and no oxygen… I don’t even sleep with it at night anymore.”
She also added, “Being able to fit in a regular vehicle, front seat, and then the belt buckle, and not having to use an extender now… what seems minor to people, is giant to me.”
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1000-lb Sisters The Journey Isn’t Over Yet
Tammy Slaton has shown no signs of slowing down. Despite not being approved for skin removal surgery yet, she’s laser-focused on continuing her weight loss journey. Fans have seen her dedication in the way she manages her diet and celebrates her victories, big and small. Recently, she took to TikTok to share the importance of documenting her progress. “I take a lot of pictures, a lot of selfies,” she said, explaining, “not because I look good – well, I do a little bit – but mostly because I want to remember how big I was, what I looked like.”
And she isn’t just talking about the pounds lost. Tammy is reveling in new experiences, such as being able to sit comfortably in a chair or simply walking without pain. “I lost 500 pounds. I would not be able to sit in this chair,” she proudly stated in a recent video.
Tammy is also taking her diet seriously and even gets creative with it. She posted her high-protein coffee recipe on Instagram. It has a caramel protein shake and several sugar-free flavor shots. It boasts over 25 grams of protein. “Proud of myself… this is my second one,” she captioned, showing fans she’s committed to keeping herself healthy.
