Since 1000 Lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton has completed skin removal surgery, more surgeries could be ahead for her. Her medical past is uncovered, which speaks much about her wild health journey. Five years ago, she debuted with Amy in TLC with one goal, which was to lose weight. While she was reluctant to take the first step, she understood that she would die soon if she didn’t.
Tammy weighed a maximum of 725 pounds and suffered from high blood pressure, lung blood clots, and thyroid issues. In 2021, her family rushed her to the hospital as she faced severe carbon dioxide poisoning, sepsis, and pneumonia all at once. She was on life support during her coma, along with a tracheostomy. With skin removal surgery, she has shed 15 pounds of excess skin.
1000 Lb Sisters: Tammy Has Transformed Incredibly Post-Surgery!
Tammy Slaton is almost unrecognizable due to the removal of her saggy skin, which gave her a tough time. She also had a facial procedure that lifted her cheeks in the same surgery. Her jowl or double chin is gone forever, which made her feel bad over the years. Dr. Rubin revealed that he has worked on the reality star’s chin, arms, and lower abdomen.
Tammy’s weight loss journey enlightens those who want to have one like her. It wasn’t linear because her life threw her off the rails, and it went too far beyond her imagination. But she never parted ways with her diet and exercise routine. Her new before-and-after pictures showed a huge difference in her upper body.
1000 Lb Sisters: Tammy’s Past Health Records Say She Will Undergo More Surgeries!
Tammy Slaton battled with morbid obesity from childhood. Her weight issues never stopped unless 1000 Lb Sisters came to rescue her. Due to genetics, binge-eating, and financial factors, she and Amy kept gaining pounds. The sisters admitted to eating junk food emotionally because they lost their grandmother, and Darlene hardly stayed at home.
Tammy had an increasing chance of having spikes in blood pressure and a risk of a heart attack. Other health complications she had were high metabolism, fatigue, gallbladder, and immobility. Everything was deeply connected to her obese body, so her life mattered to her when she was on her deathbed. Ever since 2022, she has been on a healthy journey.
Tammy’s mental health struggles made her feel that she was trapped in herself. Dr. Smith identified her as having depression due to obesity. So, he asked her to focus on her mental well-being ahead of bariatric surgery. Losing over 500 pounds brought her independence and confidence, making her social media followers cheer for her.
Both bariatric and skin removal surgeries saved Tammy. She least expected to get the approval for the latter, but she was shocked when she heard doctors say yes to it. The TLC star surpassed her targeted weight loss and proved her ability. She might demand more surgeries after recovery because she still has much skin left to cut off surgically. For the latest 1000 Lb Sisters’ updates, stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers.