Tammy Slaton is one-half of the famous 1000-lb Sisters duo, and there are some fascinating facts about her. Tammy was first introduced to reality TV during the first season of the show in 2020 alongside her sister Amy Slaton. She has been incredibly open and vulnerable when it comes to sharing her weight loss journey on 1000-Lb Sisters, but there is still a lot Tammy doesn’t talk about often. From her childhood to her recent relationship status, there is so much to learn about her life.
During the first season of 1000-lb Sisters, Tammy and Amy gave viewers an inside look into their life as two women from Kentucky who live with obesity. Amy revealed that she had diabetes, while Tammy had other medical conditions and was even on life support twice. Despite their hardships with their weight, Amy was able to lose the weight she wanted and began a family of her own. Tammy had more struggles but is ultimately leading a better life now.
Tammy Slaton’s Life Before 1000-Lb Sisters
Although her starring role on 1000-lb Sisters made Tammy’s story accessible to millions of fans, she lived an interesting and challenging life before the show. In an interview with Courier Journal, Tammy revealed that she had a difficult childhood. Tammy recalled that her mother was always busy working (she had three jobs), so Tammy and her sister Amy were raised by their grandmother. When Tammy and Amy’s beloved grandmother died, Tammy said that “our whole world changed.” With no one to care for Tammy and Amy, the sisters were left to look after themselves. Tammy explained that this period of time was the beginning of her unhealthy diet, as they “ate to survive.” Amy and Tammy starred on 1000-lb Sisters because they thought that doing the show would motivate them on their weight loss journey.
Tammy Slaton Wants Weight Loss Surgery
On 1000-lb Sisters, Tammy is attempting to lose enough weight to qualify for bariatric surgery. This operation adjusts intestinal hormone levels to make weight loss more achievable. Amy was able to undergo the operation a while ago, but Tammy was not able to until she was under 550 lbs. She finally reached her necessary weight and received bariatric surgery. Tammy has said this operation is vital because she has overcome a variety of illnesses over the past decade. Almost two years ago, Tammy contracted COVID-19 and had to be hospitalized. After returning from the hospital, Tammy was placed on supplemental oxygen. Despite her health complications, Tammy continued to fight to achieve her weight loss goals, which she did.
Tammy Slaton Is An Influencer
Although Tammy is popular on Instagram and TikTok, her fame originated from her YouTube channel. Originally, Tammy was featured in Amy’s videos, but in 2018, Tammy made a channel of her own. Tammy has shared hundreds of videos on her YouTube and now has over 6.8 million views. On top of her career as a personality on TV and social media, Tammy recently married Caleb Willingham, a man she met in her weight-loss rehabilitation facility. The couple wed in November 2022 at their rehab facility. They hope to move to Tammy’s native Kentucky after they are both released from rehab. Tammy has also revealed on 1000-lb Sisters that she identifies as pansexual.
From a childhood filled with stress to contracting COVID-19, Tammy’s life has been full of obstacles to overcome. Despite the strife, Tammy continues to be a devoted wife and sister while entertaining millions of fans. Tammy is still fighting an uphill battle on 1000-lb Sisters, but her track record shows that she’s not likely to back down.
Sources: Courier Journal, Tammy Slaton/Youtube