Summary
- Tammy Slaton lost 440 pounds, but now lives with loose skin problems. Trolls are criticizing her looks.
- Skin removal surgery is risky, expensive and may require multiple procedures costing up to $85,000.
- Tammy should consider waiting until her weight stabilizes before having skin removal surgery.
After losing an incredible 440 kilos, 1000-lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton carries a lot of loose skin and all the drama that comes with it. The beloved unscripted series premiered in 2020 and introduced audiences to Tammy and her younger sister Amy Slaton. During the first episode of the show, Tammy was too big to step on a standard bathroom scale, so she had to go into a trash can to be weighed on an industrial scale. When she stepped on the scale, Tammy was shocked to find that she weighed over 600 pounds.
Despite her disappointment at seeing the numbers, Tammy’s first attempts to lose weight ended in dramatic failure. Factor: 1000-lb Sisters season 3, Tammy’s weight had increased significantly – his heaviest weight was 720 pounds. After a health scare nearly killed her, Tammy dealt with her food addiction, underwent bariatric surgery, and lost 440 pounds. Such rapid weight loss has left Tammy with loose excess skin, and although she wants to have it removed, skin removal surgery is not an easy path.
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He has to constantly fight back
Tammy has worked hard to lose weight, but that doesn’t matter to the mean trolls who leave nasty comments about Tammy’s excess skin. Because there is no shrinking violet, 1000-lb Sisters star of season 5 has repeatedly addressed the issue and hit out at his critics. He’s tried everything from taunting the goblins to wittily giving in and begging them to be decent – all to no avail. In December 2023 Tammy clapped back after someone had left a particularly cheeky comment comparing her loose neck skin to male genitalia.
In the video, when an internet hater asked Tammy when she would get rid of her testicles, Tammy cleverly replied that she would do so by blocking the troll.
Tammy Slaton may not be able to afford the hassle of skin removal
It’s risky and expensive
Clinical nutritionist Kate Hilton was interviewed Mirror Tammy about skin removal surgery and explained the risks and costs of various procedures. Skin removal surgery can cause possible side effects such as bleeding, blood clots, bruising, scarring and loss of skin sensation. In addition to being risky, the procedure is also very expensive. Tammy would probably have to go through five different surgeries that can cost up to $85,000. She may be a TV star with a huge social media following, but Tammy isn’t rich enough to afford expensive cosmetic surgery.
There are pros and cons to Tammy Slaton’s possible skin removal surgery
He should wait until his weight stabilizes
As with any major surgery, Tammy must carefully weigh the pros and cons of skin removal procedures. Besides being risky and expensive, having multiple surgeries results in a lot of downtime for Tammy.
Tammy would have to recover for a long time and would not be able to exercise, which could lead to weight gain. It can be especially dangerous after the skin is removed.
That being said, carrying all that extra skin around is a huge physical burden in itself that poses unique challenges, both physical and hygienic. With 1000-lb Sisters with season 6 on the horizon, Tammy will likely continue to meet her weight loss goals, including possible skin removal surgery.
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Tammy Slaton |
37 years old |
Lost 440 pounds |
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Amy Slaton |
36 years old |
Lost 125 pounds |
1000-lb Sisters seasons 1-5 can be streamed on Discovery +.
Sources: Tammy Slaton / TikTok, Mirror
