Summary
- The cast of 1,000-lb Sisters has lost a total of 1,000 pounds since the show premiered, documenting their weight loss journey in pictures.
- Sisters Tammy and Amy started out struggling with weight gain due to poor food choices, but have made incredible progress since the show’s debut.
- Other family members like Chris, Misty and Amanda have also lost significant weight thanks to diet, exercise and bariatric surgery.
Cast 1000-lb Sisters have lost a total of 1,000 pounds since the show premiered in 2020, and they’ve documented their weight loss journey in pictures. The series focuses on the lives of sisters Tammy Slaton and Amy Slaton, but other members of the Slaton clan have joined the weight loss effort. Over the years, the Slatons have pursued their various health and fitness goals by supporting each other every step of the way.
1000-lb Sisters stars Amy and Tammy grew up with their siblings in Illinois. They were raised by a single mother who worked a lot, so the children were often left to their own devices and had to feed themselves. They often made poor food choices and ate what was cheapest and easiest to make. As they grew up, they both put on more and more weight. Since the premiere 1000-lb Siblings, The Slatons have made amazing progress in losing weight, and they’ve been posting photos to prove it.
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Tammy has lost over 400 pounds
When 1000-lb Sisters Tammy, premiered in 2020, weighed almost 680 kilograms. Despite several doctors’ orders, Tammy spent the first two seasons pushing harder, reaching over 725 lbs at one point. Even though her family organized an intervention, Tammy still couldn’t control her severe food addiction. When a health scare put Tammy in a medically induced coma, she was finally scared enough to make a change.
She sought weight-loss treatment, and through diet, exercise, bariatric psychology, and weight-loss surgery, Tammy finally got herself on a healthier path.
After surgery, Tammy lost 400 pounds and went from a size 8XL to a size 2XL. Before she lost the weight, Tammy’s mobility was extremely limited and she couldn’t leave the house without a wheelchair, an oxygen tank, a ramp and someone to help push her along. He was basically a prisoner, trapped in his own body, like some kind of nightmare. Now that Tammy has lost weight, he enjoys a much improved quality of life. She travels, hangs out with friends, tries on fashion and is generally successful.
Amy Slaton also lost a significant amount of weight
Amy has lost 125 kilos
At her worst, Amy weighed more than 400 kilos. Although her mobility wasn’t as limited as Tammy’s, Amy wanted to have children and she knew she couldn’t be her size. He and Tammy started their weight loss journey together, but unlike Tammy, Amy was able to drop the pounds. He was accepted in time for bariatric surgery 1000-lb Sisters season 1. After losing 125 pounds, Amy was able to get pregnant and start her family.
Despite being warned by her doctor not to get pregnant too soon after bariatric surgery, Amy gave birth to a healthy son, Gage Halterman, in 2020 and another son, Glenn Halterman, in 2022.
Ever since going through her controversial divorce from Michael Halterman in 2023, Amy has struggled with her mental health. The 1000-lb Sisters the star was diagnosed with depression, acute stress disorder and bipolar disorder. December 2023 in an exclusive interview PeopleAmy talked about her decision to prioritize mental health and parenting over the pursuit of more weight loss.
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Chris Combs face is so skinny now
He lost 150 pounds
When Chris Combs, Amy and Tammy’s half-brother, made his television debut, he weighed 450 pounds. Although she started her weight loss journey as a team effort with Tammy, she lost weight faster and at the end of the year 1000-lb Sisters in season 2, she underwent bariatric surgery. Unfortunately, his progress sidelined emergency knee surgery, after which Chris regained most of the weightand ended up at 420 kilos. Determined to get back on track, she eventually underwent bariatric surgery, after which she lost even more weight. Chris has lost a total of 150 kilos.
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Remember when riding a roller coaster for the first time was a big deal for @chris.combs.5243? Well, Chris just left the excitement in the dust by getting his first 5km last weekend!”
In March 2024 Dr. Eric Smith, who cares for both Tammy and Chris, posted some incredible before and after photos of Chris on Instagram. On the left side of the split screen is a picture of Chris before the weight loss, and on the right a recent photo of a slimmed-down Chris completing a 5,000 run. The caption reads “Remember when riding a roller coaster for the first time was a big deal for @chris.combs.5243? Well, Chris just left the excitement in the dust by getting his first 5km last weekend!” Like her famous sisters, Chris’s weight loss transformation has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Misty Slaton is much thinner lately
No more diabetes
Misty Slaton Wentworth made her television debut during 1000-lb Sisters season 1, as Amy and Tammy’s supportive sister. While Amy and Tammy are hot-headed, Misty is a calm, stabilizing force in her siblings’ lives. Like all his siblings, Misty has struggled with her weight all her lifeespecially after she gave birth to four children. Misty decided to do something about her weight, and in March 2023, Misty underwent bariatric surgery.
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Did you know that bariatric surgery can cause type 2 diabetes remission in patients?
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It is not known exactly how much weight Misty lost. Unlike her sister, Misty has achieved her weight loss goals relatively privately. In December 2023 Misty posted a TikTok where her face was significantly slimmer. Before losing weight, Misty was taking several medications to control her diabetes. In January 2024 Dr. Eric Smith posted an Instagram clip of Misty undergoing bariatric surgery. The caption reads in part: “Did you know that bariatric surgery can cause type 2 diabetes remission in patients?”
After the surgery, Misty has been without diabetes medication and has been regulating her own blood sugar.
Amanda Halterman is a whole new woman
Dropped 300+ pounds
Amanda Halterman did not appear in the first three seasons 1000-lb Sisters because she was going through an ugly divorce, but he has always been an integral part of Amy and Tammy’s life. Amanda underwent revision bariatric surgery in March 2023, the same day as her other sister Misty. In March 2024 Amanda posted that it was the anniversary of her surgery of the year, or “cutting“, where she looked dramatically thinner than when she first appeared on the show. Although not uncommon, weight loss surgery carries a higher risk of complications for the patient.
During 1000-lb Sisters in season 5, Amanda and Misty told their siblings about their upcoming surgery. Amy, Tammy and Chris were worried about their siblings. After everything has gone through the procedure, they understood the risks. “It’s scary to hear Amanda and Misty gripe about the surgery, that they won’t make it. “Amy said.” One slip and oops, Amanda’s gone, or oops, Misty’s gone. I need my sisters, not only because they are my support system, but it is family. Fortunately, Misty and Amanda survived the surgery with flying colours.
Tammy Slaton |
Lost 400+ pounds |
Diet, exercise, weight loss surgery |
Amy Slaton |
Lost 125+ pounds |
Diet, exercise, weight loss surgery |
Chris Combs |
Lost 150+ pounds |
Diet, exercise, weight loss surgery |
Amanda Halterman |
Lost 300+ pounds |
He underwent another weight loss surgery |
Misty Slaton Wentworth |
Unknown |
Had weight loss surgery |
1000-lb Sisters
seasons 1-5 can be streamed on Discovery +.
Sources: People Dr. Eric Smith/Instagram Misty Wentworth/TikTok Dr. Eric Smith/Instagram Amanda Halterman/TikTok
1000-LB Sisters
- Publication date
- January 1, 2020
- The seasons
- 5
- Network
- TLC
- Streaming services
- TLC GO