Tammy Slaton's Weight-Loss Transformation Nears Completion

1000-Lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton underwent bariatric surgery in 2022 and has since lost almost 500 pounds. Tammy has struggled with her demons, and her weight loss has come with significant physical and mental hurdles. Although she is much happier with her life, one surgery would totally complete her transformation.

When the TLC show premiered in 2020, Tammy weighed over 600 pounds and was deeply unhappy. The reality TV star lacked mobility, lashed out at her loved ones in anger and suffered from numerous health issues. At her biggest, Tammy weighed 720 pounds and landed in a week-long coma.

After treating her food addiction, she had surgery and lost a significant amount of weight. This has improved Tammy’s quality of life and allowed her to do things she has never been allowed to do before, such as travel and wear certain clothing styles. However, Tammy feels that her transformation and weight loss would have been completed if she had undergone skin surgery and lost her excess skin.

Will Tammy Slaton’s Skin Removal Surgery Ever Happen?

1000-LB Sistersstar Tammy Slaton lost a huge amount of weight through dieting and surgery. This baggy-looking skin can have side effects that could distress the reality star. Losing so much weight has left Tammy with a lot of loose, excess skin.

Tammy has been working hard on transforming her looks, changing her hairstyle and buying a new wardrobe. The excess skin, especially on her arms, may affect how she thinks about herself. It’s not just a looks issue. The excess skin can feel heavy and cause hygiene issues, so it is understandable why Tammy would want to remove it.

In the trailer for 1000-Lb Sisters season 6, Tammy is shown visiting a doctor to discuss skin removal surgery. The doctor tells her that she has excess skin from head to toe.

In a TikTok from February, Tammy explained that she wanted to undergo the surgery but didn’t know when she would be able to. “My ‘chin flap’ is not a chin flap. It’s literally excess skin and yes, it will go away when I get skin removal surgery,” she said. “I cannot answer, before anybody asks, when I’m getting skin removal because I don’t know.”

Why Tammy Slaton’s Skin Removal Surgery May Be Risky

A clinician dietician spoke to The Mirror about the procedure and why it could be risky for Tammy to undergo. “As a rule of thumb, the more significant the weight reduction, the more noticeable loose skin will appear around the body.” However, she admits removing the loose skin is “considered major surgery” and comes with several risks.

Kate Hilton, who specializes in personalized weight loss programs, opened up about the side effects of the procedure, which included blood clots, loss of skin sensation, and scarring. Despite these risks, there are still lots of benefits to undergoing the procedure.

“Nonetheless, it’s essential to recognize that despite the aesthetic concerns of loose skin, the body is typically in a healthier state post-weight loss due to the reduction of risks associated with carrying excess weight.”

Putting aside the health risks and side effects, the surgery is not cheap, and experts think Tammy may need multiple procedures to remove her excess skin. Experts have said that it may cost up to $87,000 to achieve her dream body.

How Tammy Slaton Lost Over 500 Lbs On 1000-Lb Sisters

Since Tammy Slaton’s 1000-Lb Sisters series first aired in 2020, Tammy has lost more than half of her prior body weight. As of August 2024, she has lost 500 pounds. Tammy documented her huge weight loss on her social media. Her inspirational weight-loss posts have helped her build up a following and inspire others to lose weight and improve their lifestyles.

The weight loss was as much about overcoming mental hurdles as physical ones. Tammy explained that “everything changed” for her when she realized that she should focus on what she “can control” and not give up on what she believes she’s capable of.

After a health scare, where Tammy stopped breathing and was placed in a medically induced coma, she was inspired to undertake bariatric surgery.

After Tammy’s surgery, she worked on her diet, which had been poor since childhood. Their mother worked three jobs when they were children, which meant they had to prepare their own microwave food.

“You [eat] proteins, low carbs, no sugars, no pop, portion control,” she explained of her new diet. Tammy has recently learned to cook, which has helped her better manage her diet and the ingredients used.

She also revealed on a now-deleted TikTok that she tries to avoid soda and has greatly reduced how much of the sugary drink she consumes. “I mean, maybe two 12-ounce cans a day, sometimes not even that. Sometimes just one, sometimes not at all.” Instead of soda, she drinks tear or sugar-free Gatorade, although Tammy mostly sticks to drinking plain, ordinary water.

What Tammy Slaton’s Partnership With Pop Recovery Systems Means For Her Weight-Loss Journey?

Tammy Slaton recently announced a partnership with Pop Recovery Systems, which hints at her future surgery goals.

Pop Recovery Systems is a platform for preparation and post-surgery rehabilitation of plastic surgery patients and also offers mental health support, nutritional advice, and concierge wellness coordination. In the sponsored social media post, the reality TV star revealed the partnership will be able to help her meet her weight-loss goals.

“Whether you’re thinking of bariatric surgery, are on a weight loss journey, or you’ve lost the weight and now, you’re considering plastic surgery, pop can help you.”

She added with a smile that, “I’m so excited for you. Let’s transform together,” leading followers to believe that her body transformation had yet to finish. Putting aside the health risks and side effects, side removal surgery is not cheap, and experts think Tammy may need multiple procedures to remove her excess skin. Experts have said that it may cost up to $87,000 to achieve her dream body, which may be why she has chosen to partner with the brand.