‘1000-lb Sisters’ star Tammy Slaton's doctor shocked by ‘unbelievable’ results in weight loss journey
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tammy Slaton is in disbelief over her significant weight loss. In a sneak peek of Tuesday’s episode of '1000-lb Sisters' shared with PEOPLE, the 38-year-old visited her bariatric surgeon, Dr Eric Smith, alongside her siblings Amy, Amanda, Misty, and Chris.
Dr Smith praised Tammy’s progress, noting that she no longer needs a wheelchair, saying, “You look awesome.”
Tammy Slaton celebrates weight loss milestone, surpassing doctor's goals
Reflecting on her journey, Tammy stated, “At my rock bottom, I was weighing about 725 lbs.” She recalled her last visit with Dr Smith, where she weighed around 420 lbs and was advised to lose 100 lbs before their next appointment.
Stepping onto the scale, Tammy was thrilled to see she weighed in at 303.8 lbs, prompting her to declare, “I surpassed Dr Smith's goal, my goal, all the goals! I’m so ready for skin removal!”
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Dr Smith expressed his pride in Tammy's dedication to her health journey, telling PEOPLE, “I was absolutely thrilled for Tammy and incredibly proud of her progress, but not surprised. Tammy has consistently demonstrated her dedication to making sustainable lifestyle changes to maximize the benefits of her surgery.”
He emphasized the importance of focusing on daily habits instead of fixating on long-term goals, explaining, “I’ve emphasized the importance of making small, daily adjustments to ensure not only her continued progress but also her long-term success.”
Tammy Slaton aims for skin removal surgery as doctor highlights her transformative journey
As Tammy continues her impressive weight loss, she is aiming to qualify for skin removal surgery.
Dr Smith indicated that they are nearing the point where this procedure could become a reality, stating, “Generally, we want patients to have achieved the majority of their weight loss and maintained a stable weight for 3-6 months before proceeding with skin removal. However, in Tammy’s case, she has a significant amount of loose skin that’s affecting her mobility and contributing to other health concerns. Given this, it makes sense to consider surgery sooner rather than later, even though she will continue to lose weight in the future.”
Though she hasn’t had the surgery yet, Dr Smith reflected on the joy of watching Tammy's transformation.
He noted, “For the longest time, I wanted her to not only live a healthier life but, more importantly, to believe that she deserved it.”
Helping Tammy recognize her self-worth has been a rewarding aspect of her journey. “It’s been a key factor in her success,” he added.
Dr Smith concluded, “Every time, I feel an overwhelming sense of happiness because she’s finding both health and joy. That’s truly all you can wish for in a patient.”
