Aimee Walker
Tammy Slaton has wowed fans and her doctor with her ‘unbelievable’ weight loss transformation.
Slaton rose to fame after starring in the popular TLC reality show 1000-Ib Sisters, alongside sister Amy Slaton.
The program, which first aired in 2020, follows their daily lives as they attempt to lose weight.
At the beginning of the series, it’s estimated that Tammy weighed around 600-Ibs, though this would fluctuate.
But now, she looks like an entirely different person after losing hundreds of pounds!
Before Tammy’s health journey truly kickstarted, she left fans extremely concerned when she underwent surgery following a near-death experience in 2022.
The reality TV star told People magazine she got bariatric surgery after she stopped breathing and was placed in a medically induced coma.
“I wised up and got my surgery,” Tammy said. “I was able to make my lungs strong enough to get my trach [tracheostomy tube for breathing] out, and then recently the doctor cleared me to be off my oxygen machine during the daytime.”
She added: “I’m feeling great! I’m thankful to be alive, and it’s fun to be progressing as much as I am.”
Towards the beginning of her journey, Tammy had difficulty with mobility so used a walker or wheelchair.
Now, she can move without aid and no longer needs an oxygen tube.
Tammy has also opened up about how her life has changed on TikTok, revealing to fans she felt ‘bitter, unhappy, very super s**cidal, depressed, and just mean’ before her weight loss.
“I have personally seen a lot of growth in how I treat people and my family,” she added. “Just my attitude and how happier I seem. I smile a lot more.”
Recently, Tammy visited her doctor, Dr. Eric Smith, and learned how far she’d really come on her weight loss journey.
The TV star was left gobsmacked after finding out she’d reached the goal weight set by Dr. Smith.
Fans have congratulated Tammy on social media after hearing the exciting update on her journey.
One fan writes: “So proud of her!”
“She looks absolutely healthy and beautiful,” another adds. “Such an inspiration.”
A third person says: “Looking good Tammy.”
“I can’t imagine the dedication and discipline it took to get there, amazing job!” somebody else enthuses.
In an episode of 1000-Ib Sisters, Tammy stepped on the scales and learned she now weighs 303.8-Ib, which Dr. Smith described as ‘unbelievable.’
Tammy herself was also surprised, gushing: “I surpassed Dr. Smith’s goal, my goal, all the goals!”
In an interview with People, Dr. Smith said: “Tammy has consistently demonstrated her dedication to making sustainable lifestyle changes to maximize the benefits of her surgery.
“I’ve emphasized the importance of making small, daily adjustments to ensure not only her continued progress but also her long-term success. She’s truly committed to her health journey.”
The next step in Tammy’s weight loss journey is skin removal surgery – this usually happens when a person has maintained their weight for three to six months.
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