Tammy Slaton, star of 1000-Lb. Sisters, has revealed a remarkable transformation, shedding 440 pounds and showing off her new look in a dark blue swimsuit alongside friend and psychic medium Haley Michelle.
Having struggled with her weight for most of her life, Tammy now celebrates newfound independence and mobility. “Being able to walk without a walker or wheelchair, and no oxygen—I don’t even need it to sleep anymore,” she shared, reflecting on her improved quality of life.
Despite a wave of positive encouragement, some responses have been negative, with unsettling and inappropriate comments. Still, Tammy remains focused on her health. Following bariatric surgery in July 2022, she brought her weight down from 725 to 285 pounds—a testament to her determination.
Tammy views her journey as a beacon of hope. “Sharing our stories helps others realize they can lose weight too. They’re not alone,” she said, highlighting the broader impact of her public journey.
Dr. Eric Smith of the Kentucky Bariatric Institute commended her achievements beyond the scale, noting, “What I’m most proud of are the goals she’s hitting—living a healthier, happier life.”
Tammy Slaton showed off her extreme weight loss in a formfitting bathing suit while out with her friend, psychic medium Haley Michelle.
The “1000-Lb. Sisters” star, who has lost 440 pounds after undergoing bariatric surgery, showed off her shrinking figure in a blue, mermaid-printed suit while sitting next to Michelle, who wore a black-and-white one-piece.
“Proud of you #tammyslatonweightloss,” the self-proclaimed “Paranormal Princess” captioned the image on Instagram Tuesday, which showed the pair sitting poolside with their feet in the water.
Slaton’s weight-loss journey has been documented on her TLC show since last year, when doctors informed the reality star, who used to weigh upwards of 725 pounds, that she needed to lose nearly 200 pounds to be considered for the surgery.
The TV star, 37, was photographed last year walking unassisted — without a walker or oxygen support — after shedding about 300 pounds.
She later told People that she was “thankful to be alive” after surviving a near-death experience that caused her to be placed on a ventilator and in a medically induced coma.
“Now I only wear my oxygen at night, along with my BiPap [bilevel positive airway pressure] machine,” she explained of her recovery and weight loss.
“I monitor my oxygen levels throughout the day and keep my machine on hand in case I need it.”
Unfortunately, Slaton experienced a setback over the summer when her husband, Caleb Willingham, died at age 40.
