Amy’s worst meltdowns during her weight loss journey

Amy Slaton 1000-lb Sisters fame has embarked on an incredible weight loss journey, and she’s been on an emotional rollercoaster. When the show premiered in 2020, Amy weighed over 400 pounds. She had always dreamed of being a mother and knew that she couldn’t get pregnant because of her size. Wanting to have a healthy pregnancy, Amy had bariatric surgery and lost 125 pounds. Although her doctor warned her not to get pregnant too soon after the surgery, she went on to have two children with ex-husband Michael Halterman.

Despite losing weight and fulfilling her dreams of motherhood, Amy’s incredible weight loss journey has not been without its ups and downs. Amy can be hot-headed and emotional, so she shouldn’t be held back. Between yelling at her siblings and the conflict with her ex-husband 1000-lb Sisters the season 5 star has been struggling with her emotions.

Amy Slaton sobbed and compared herself to ‘used chewing gum’

Irreconcilable differences

When 1000-lb Sisters premiere Amy and Michael Halterman were newlyweds, and Amy decided to lose weight in order to have children. After four years of marriage, Michael filed for divorce from Amy. The couple’s separation came as a big surprise, because Michael had been constantly present 1000-lb Sisters. He was always there for Amy and was a great help to Tammy. When they went anywhere together, Michael would push Tammy’s wheelchair. The couple always seemed happy, but things changed soon after the birth of their two sons, Gage and Glenn Halterman.

During the episode 1000-lb Sisters season 5, tired Amy broke down in tears as she explained to her sisters Tammy Slaton and Amanda Halterman that her marriage was over.. “I used to be the glue that held our family together, but now I’m just used chewing gum,“Amy tearfully told her sisters. She added:Someone pushed me into the bottom of a dirty ass shoe.”

It was shocking for Tammy and Amanda to hear Amy talk about herself like that. After losing so much weight and being such a loving mother to her sons, Amy’s family rightfully believes that Amy deserves to feel good.

Amy’s birthday was emotional

It’s my party and I cry if I want to!

In October 2023 Amy turned 36 and launched TikTok himself on the big day. Unlike the party filters in the video with balloons and a festive birthday hat, Amy is crying and singing.It’s my party and I cry if I want to.” Amy doesn’t elaborate on the reason for her birthday tears. It’s possible she was sad because it was her first birthday since Michael’s breakup.

Amy has been open about struggling with her mental health. Amy has had since her divorce began therapy and was diagnosed with depression, acute stress, and bipolar disorder. The 1000-lb Sisters the star is committed to managing her mental health by continuing therapy while on medication.

Amy Slaton cried because she was worried about her sister’s surgeries

He needs his siblings

It’s not uncommon for some people to have surgery twice, but to check weight loss surgery has a higher risk of complications than the first round. During infection 1000-lb Sisters Amy became nervous as she openly feared for Misty and Amanda’s life. “It’s scary to hear Amanda and Misty gripe about the surgery, that they won’t make it.Amy said and added:One slip and oops, Amanda’s gone, or oops, Misty’s gone. I need my siblings.”

The Slatons are an emotional bunch

All in the Family

Amy isn’t the only hot-headed member of the Slaton family. His sister and friends 1000-lb Sisters star, tammy, also known for his passion and emotionality. Like Amy, Tammy lost significant weight over the years. When Tammy made her television debut in 2020, she weighed 680 pounds. Despite losing weight, he seemed to gain more weight. In Season 3, Tammy weighed 720 pounds. When a health crisis drove her into a medically induced coma, she finally decided to focus on losing weight. After bariatric surgery, Tammy lost 440 pounds.

Chris had bariatric surgery at the time 1000-lb Sisters season 3. She has lost over 150 pounds and has decided to undergo skin removal surgery as soon as possible. As for Misty and Amanda, they ended up having bariatric surgery on the same day, in March 2023, and with the same doctor. While it’s unclear how much weight they’ve lost so far, they both look dramatically thinner recently. 1000-lb Sisters season 6 will likely continue to follow all the hot-headed Slatons as they reach their health goals.

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