Although the journey has been challenging, 1000-lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton has found inner peace as she continues to achieve her weight loss goals. The unscripted series focuses on the lives of 37-year-old Tammy and her 36-year-old sister Amy Slaton. The series gets its name from the fact that when the show premiered in 2020, Tammy and Amy weighed a combined 1,000 pounds. While Amy weighed over 400 pounds, Tammy weighed over 600 pounds and still weighed 720 pounds at her worst. In addition to her food addiction, Tammy also struggled with drugs and alcohol.
Everything changed when Tammy fell ill and was hospitalized, where doctors put her in a medically induced coma for a week. The experience scared Tammy downright, and 1000-lb Sisters the season 5 star was able to focus on losing weight. He treated his food addiction and had bariatric surgery, after which the pounds just melted away. Losing weight completely changed Tammy’s life, and she is much happier and more confident today. In addition to her newfound confidence, Tammy just seems more grounded than before.
Tammy Slaton struggled with her mental health
He did the job
In May, Tammy’s bariatric surgeon, Dr. Eric Smithposted an Instagram video in which Tammy and other bariatric patients share their mental health struggles. The 1000-lb Sisters the season 5 star explains it obesity made her feel trapped in her own body. Before Tammy lost weight, she felt trapped when she barely left her house.
As Tammy regained her mobility and independence,
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the star wasted no time in leaving the house.
Today, her social media feed is filled with photos from various social events, outings, and even Slaton’s family vacations. Old Tammy used to complain about being marginalized, but he is now very popular. Being able to go out and form strong relationships has been a big boost to Tammy’s mental well-being.
Tammy found herself
He sounds so different now
Tammy recently sent a message to his Instagram followers This really shows how much Tammy’s mental health has improved over the past few years. “I was trying to focus so much on losing weight.” reads Tammy’s message.
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I lost myself, I lost who I was.
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His caption expands on the idea, encourages her Instagram followers to always stay true to themselves as they pursue their dreams. The 1000-lb Sisters season 5 star write, “Losing weight, overcoming challenges, and changing your life are incredible accomplishments, but in the process, never forget who you are at your core.“The post has 6.6k likes.
Tammy is a completely new woman
In a whole new world
Before you lose 500 pounds, Tammy’s quality of life declined significantlyand he was in physical and mental pain all the time. He could barely take care of himself, and he needed help with basic everyday things, such as bathing or cleaning the house. With little mobility and even less independence 1000-lb Sisters the season 6 star was angry all the time and lost his temper regularly. After losing weight, 1000-lb Sisters the star has a much calmer energy.
Name |
Tammy Slaton |
Birthday |
July 27, 1986 (37 years old) |
Birthplace |
Kentucky |
Marital status |
Widowed |
The highest weight |
720 kilos |
Current weight |
220 kilos |
Total Weight Loss |
500 pounds |
Sources: Dr. Eric Smith/Instagram, Tammy Slaton/Instagram