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TLC's 1000-lb Sisters follows Amy and Tammy Slaton as they work to lose weight and improve their health. Now in its fifth season, the show honestly portrays their physical and emotional struggles. Tammy, who once weighed over 700 pounds, faced serious health complications, including hospitalizations and mobility issues, which worried her family about her future.
Tammy reached a big weight loss goal in the most recent season of 1000-lb Sisters. This made it possible for her to move on to the next step, which was surgery to remove skin. This is a major turning point in the show 1000-lb Sisters. She said,
"I surpassed Dr. Smith's goal, my goal, all the goals! I’m so ready for skin removal!"
Tammy Slaton’s excitement for a skin removal surgery in 1000-lb Sisters
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Tammy Slaton's weight loss journey has been remarkable. In the latest episode of 1000-lb Sisters, the 38-year-old reached a significant goal, bringing joy to her family and doctors. She previously weighed 725 pounds but now weighs 303.8 pounds, marking a huge difference. With the help of her bariatric surgeon, Dr. Eric Smith, she exceeded her weight loss expectations, and he called her progress "unbelievable."
This achievement is especially meaningful to Tammy as it symbolizes her transition from needing a wheelchair to walking on her own. Her siblings, Amy, Amanda, Misty, and Chris, have supported her throughout this journey.
A flashback shows Tammy when she weighed 725 pounds and stepped on the scale for the first time two years ago in 1000-lb Sisters. In a stark way, it shows how far she has come. Viewers can feel Tammy's excitement about what's coming next, especially now that she wants surgery to remove some skin, which will be the next big step in her transformation.
A new beginning for Tammy in 1000-lb Sisters
Tammy is still thrilled about how much weight she has lost, but now she looks forward to the next step in her health journey: surgery to remove the skin. People who have lost a lot of weight often have trouble with having too much skin. For Tammy, this problem is making it hard for her to move around and is making other health problems worse.
Dr. Eric Smith says that most people wait to have the procedure done until they have kept their weight stable for a few months. However, for Tammy, the surgery is becoming more important because of how bad her extra skin is. Tammy is eager to move forward when she says, "I'm so ready for skin removal!"
Her excitement makes it clear how important this surgery is to her, not just for her physical health but also for her mental health. Dr. Smith said,
"Every time, I feel an overwhelming sense of happiness because she’s finding both health and joy."
Dr. Smith says Tammy's dedication to changing her daily life has been a big part of her success, and he is sure she will keep improving even after the surgery. For Tammy, the surgery is more than just a medical necessity; it's the next step in her journey to live a healthier, happier life.
Fans can watch the new episodes of 1000-lb Sisters airing every Tuesday at 9 pm on TLC.
