Tammy Slaton has marked a major milestone in her physical transformation journey and is proud of how far she has come.
TLC, which hosts the reality show “1000-Lb Sisters,” shared an Instagram clip capturing the moment Slaton weighed herself, revealing a number she hadn’t seen in years: 281.2 lbs. Slaton narrated, “The last time I was at Dr. Smith’s, I weighed in at 303.”
Her surprised brother, Chris Comb, chimed in, “Congratulations, that’s good!” In a confessional, Slaton shared, “Chris said he weighs 284. I now weigh a little less than Chris. That’s mind-blowing. I think the last time I weighed 281 I was like, fourth or fifth grade. I’m the baby sister, I’m not the ‘big’ baby sister no more.”
At one point, Slaton turned to her brother and asked, “How am I lighter than you?” Combs replied, “You’re supposed to be lighter than me.” Slaton humorously quipped in response, “Cause I’m short?”
Despite the playful sibling jabs, Combs shared his joy and pride over Slaton’s success, expressing how much her achievement meant to him. He noted, “Did I ever think I’d see the day that she was smaller than me? Well, no, probably not, because I never thought about her being smaller than me. She’s always been Tammy, big.”
Tammy Slaton has achieved significant milestones in her weight loss journey, but another Instagram clip revealed that her progress toward the next step, a skin removal surgery, has been temporarily delayed.
In the video, Slaton is consulting with her plastic surgeon, Dr. Brad Turner, who explains that she is not yet prepared for the procedure. Disappointment was evident as Slaton lowered her head, visibly affected by the news.
When asked about proceeding with additional checkups, her response mirrored her somber mood. “I just don’t wanna get undressed,” said the reality star, who had been eager to take the next step in her journey by addressing the excess skin.
Dr. Turner clarified that although Slaton has made impressive progress, she is still only 13 months post-bariatric surgery. Therefore, she requires additional time to reach her target weight before proceeding with skin removal surgery.
“I’m definitely not telling you, ‘No.’ I’m just telling you, ‘Not tomorrow,’” Dr. Turner told Slaton. He added that with another six months to a year of steady weight loss, she would be in an optimal position to undergo the procedure.
Despite some setbacks in her weight loss journey, Slaton has shed a significant amount of weight since her highest recorded weight of 725 pounds. Undergoing bariatric surgery in July 2022 marked a turning point, helping her achieve her current weight.
Tammy Slotan appears on “1000-lb Sisters” from a post dated March 9, 2023 | Source: YouTube/TLC
Reflecting on her progress, Slaton shared that even small victories have felt monumental to her. Being able to walk unaided, without relying on a walker or wheelchair, and no longer needing oxygen assistance, even while sleeping, have been transformative milestones in her life.
Slaton also revealed, “Then it was being able to fit in a regular vehicle, front seat, and then the belt buckle, and not have to use an extender now. So I mean, just what seems minor to some people is giant for me.”
In 2023, Slaton embraced accountability for her weight struggles, a shift that played a pivotal role in her progress. She acknowledged, “It’s my fault that I’m this size. I let it get out of control but I know that I can change. I have to.”
Now, her family and doctors are proud of her progress. Dr. Eric Smith, the medical director of the Kentucky Bariatric Institute, who has supported Slaton throughout her weight loss journey, expressed this pride.
Dr. Smith said while he’s proud of her weight-related achievements, he is most proud of the life-changing goals she’s reaching, such as living a healthier and happier life.
