Tammy Slaton has lost so much weight since the 2020 premiere of 1000-lb Sisters, and the photos of her progression are almost unbelievable. During the first episode, Tammy had to drive to the junkyard to weigh herself. She was too big for the average scale, even at most doctors’ offices. When Tammy stepped on the scale, it read 608 pounds.
Tammy would later gain even more weight, weighing in at 725 pounds at her heaviest. After a health scare, she had bariatric surgery and lost a significant amount of weight. By the time 1000-lb Sisters season 7 premiered, she was a whole new woman, living a different kind of life. Read on to learn more about Tammy’s journey and see photos of her at various stages during her incredible weight-loss journey.
Tammy’s Road To Weight-Loss Hasn’t Been Easy
She Had To Save Her Own Life
During the first few seasons of 1000-lb Sisters, Tammy made little to no effort to lose weight. In fact, she seemed to gain more weight every season. By the time Tammy weighed 725 pounds, she had given up on life. She stopped even trying to diet and would spend all her time drinking and partying with friends. Her health crisis changed everything. Tammy got so sick that doctors had to put her in a medically induced coma for a week. When she woke up, she decided to save her own life.
Tammy Lost 500 Pounds
Total Transformation
After a series of starts and stops, Tammy finally had bariatric surgery in 2022. The 1000-lb Sisters season 7 star lost an incredible 500 pounds. Tammy’s doctor, Dr. Eric Smith, recently posted a clip from the show to Instagram, and it featured photos of her from throughout her journey. It’s amazing to see how much Tammy has changed. “I’ve watched @queentammy86 fight hard for her health and her future,” reads his caption. “500+ pounds lost, but what she’s gained—confidence, freedom, and joy—is even greater.“
What To Expect From Tammy This Season
She’s Keeping A Big Secret From Her Family
1000-lb Sisters season 7 finds Tammy desperate for skin removal surgery. Losing so much weight so quickly has also left her with an unsightly amount of loose skin. During the first episode of the new season, Tammy’s doctors refuse to operate on her extra skin until she quits vaping nicotine. Also, Tammy is secretly dating a woman and hasn’t told her family about her new relationship.
Name |
Tammy Slaton |
Birthday |
July 27, 1986 (37 years old) |
Birthplace |
Kentucky |
Marital Status |
Widowed |
Highest Weight |
720 pounds |
Current Weight |
220 pounds |
Total Weight Loss |
500 pounds |
Social media followers |
843K Instagram, 296K TikTok |
1000-lb Sisters airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. EDT on TLC.
Source: Dr. Eric Smith/Instagram