"Disgusting": Why are 1000-lb Sisters fans slamming Tammy's mother in episode 7?

Episode 7 of 1000-lb Sisters season 4, titled Proof is in the Pudding, aired on TLC on Tuesday, February 28, at 9 pm ET.In the episode, Tammy finally had her weight-loss surgery. The operation was supposed to cut 80% of her stomach and 30% of her small intestine. All of Tammy's family members traveled to Lexington, Kentucky, from Ohio to encourage and support her. They were also worried about the risks associated with the surgery.However, Tammy's own mother, Darlene, refused to visit her daughter before the surgery. Amy tried to convince her, but Darlene said that she needed to be there for her &quot;babies,&quot; aka her dogs. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAmy suggested that someone else could take care of them for just one day, but Darlene refused, as felt that Amy would have to stay for more than a night if something went wrong, which would leave her &quot;babies&quot; alone for quite some time.Amy was shocked by this and said in a confessional that she might even sell her own home if her kids ever needed her in any corner of the world. Darlene also said that the trip would be way too long for her, given the condition of her legs. She added that she was hoping not to receive any bad news after the surgery, but it was all in &quot;god's will.&quot;1000-lb Sisters fans slammed Darlene for not supporting her daughter on the day she was supposed to get such a big operation.Gina Ram 🇺🇸@ginar2008Their mom is disgusting. #1000lbsistersTheir mom is disgusting. #1000lbsisters1000-lb Sisters fans call out Darlene for choosing her dogs over her daughterDarlene said in a confessional that she was proud of Tammy for her hard work, adding that everything was now upto God. Tammy's other family members supported her in-person with posters and waited for her at the clinic. 1000-lb Sisters fans were glad that Tammy had her siblings to support her and criticized Darlene for not going to the hospital.Jean Luc Picard@CaptPiccard#1000lbSistersTammys mom cares more about the dogs than Tammy, now we understand how Tammy got that big#1000lbSistersTammys mom cares more about the dogs than Tammy, now we understand how Tammy got that big https://t.co/FR576NkvhEGlük_Vanstone #FBPE #Prochoice #LGBTQ+ #AA #NA@BigCDubya1That momma is ugly inside and out. #1000lbsisters5That momma is ugly inside and out. #1000lbsistersZach@ZachGilyardDarlene choosing her dogs over her daughter??? #1000lbSisters1Darlene choosing her dogs over her daughter??? #1000lbSisters https://t.co/w9iqC9Z6cUOn Sundays we watch 90 Day Fiance@dontcallmegngerIt’s always the least supportive folks that skirt any kind of obligation by touting “It’s in God’s hands”. Never cared for Mother Slaton. #1000lbSistersIt’s always the least supportive folks that skirt any kind of obligation by touting “It’s in God’s hands”. Never cared for Mother Slaton. #1000lbSisters https://t.co/8Aw10KwrCuRIP Marshmallow 🌈@Jaded_ChinxNo wonder Tammy, Amy and the rest of them are so screwed up. Look at the type of mother they had #1000lbSisters2No wonder Tammy, Amy and the rest of them are so screwed up. Look at the type of mother they had #1000lbSisters https://t.co/ppHNN2b9GyYou can call me Ray@Rayford512The momma more concerned about her dogs than her daughter 🤦🏻&zwj;♂️ #1000lbSisters1The momma more concerned about her dogs than her daughter 🤦🏻&zwj;♂️ #1000lbSistersRachel K.Jackson@rachellschis68Ok what is wrong with Mama?? Oh my.. Amy your Mother has never been their for y’all.. Take it from a almost 55 yr old,,that doesn’t change unless &amp; until she takes responsibility for her part.. Sadly #1000lbSisters2Ok what is wrong with Mama?? Oh my.. Amy your Mother has never been their for y’all.. Take it from a almost 55 yr old,,that doesn’t change unless &amp; until she takes responsibility for her part.. Sadly #1000lbSistersColin Brinkley@cb_yellowjacketLooks like Darlene is favoring her dogs over Amy... #1000lbSisters3Looks like Darlene is favoring her dogs over Amy... #1000lbSisters80s Music Muse@dancingvalentinThank goodness Tammy has her siblings. #1000lbSisters3Thank goodness Tammy has her siblings. #1000lbSistersRIP Marshmallow 🌈@Jaded_ChinxVersus Amy. She’s too hard on herself. She’s a great mother willing to do whatever. Nature Vs nurture #1000lbSisters1Versus Amy. She’s too hard on herself. She’s a great mother willing to do whatever. Nature Vs nurture #1000lbSisters https://t.co/lGQtatkdFRWhat else happened on 1000-lb Sisters season 4 episode 7?TLC's description of the episode read:&quot;After years of struggling, Tammy finally has her weight loss surgery, but things are not as straightforward as expected; Amy meets with Dr. Procter and gets an ambitious weight loss goal.&quot;This week, Tammy successfully had her weight-loss surgery. The doctor said that Tammy's anatomy made them take a little more time than usual, but everything turned out fine. Her brother Chris was happy for her but was concerned that she would have 14 days of slow recovery and would have to re-learn how to eat. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAmy spoke to her own doctor as she wanted to get back on her weight-loss track after giving birth to her second son. She had previously not followed the plans given by the doctor and was hoping that the latter would not get upset with her weight. She was advised to give up on dairy products, but the doctor did not recommend another surgery.1000-lb Sisters air on TLC every Tuesday at 9 pm ET.

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