The reality TV show 1000-lb Sisters tracks the weight loss journeys of sisters Tammy and Amy Slaton.
At the start of the series, Tammy weighed over 725 pounds (51.8 stone) and needed assistance to walk, as well as relying on an oxygen mask.
As the show progressed, fans were impressed with Tammy’s progress, and she recently showcased her dramatic weight loss in a new swimsuit photo.
Fans have responded to the image on social media, with one comment reading: “Tammy looks so good.”
Another person commented: “Look at you, girl! That is a JOURNEY.”
A third person added: “You look amazing, Tammy. I’m so proud of you.”
Another person wrote: “Holy wow! The transformation is incredible! I’m so happy to see how far you’ve come—I might have cried a little.”
A fifth person congratulated Tammy, writing: “I know Tammy must be so proud of herself. She fought the hard fight and succeeded when so many people wrote her off. Congrats, girl!”
Tammy recently shared with People how life-changing her weight loss journey has been. After losing 440 pounds (31.4 stone), she now weighs 285 pounds (20.6 stone).
“One of the big changes I’ve experienced this past year might seem small to most people,” she told the outlet.
“But for me, it was huge. Being able to walk without a walker or wheelchair, and not needing oxygen—I don’t even sleep with it at night anymore.”
“Then there’s being able to fit in a regular vehicle, sit in the front seat, and use the seatbelt without needing an extender. What might seem minor to some people is huge for me.”
Tammy underwent gastric band surgery in 2022, which involves placing a silicone band called the Lap-Band around the stomach. This procedure reduces stomach capacity and slows the passage of food, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
As she continues transforming her life, Tammy revealed during a TikTok Q&A that she eventually wants to learn how to drive, though she acknowledges it will take time.
“I do want to learn eventually,” she said. “But right now, anxiety is a bit too overwhelming with everything going on. It’s a matter of baby steps.”
While Tammy has experienced a significant positive change in her life, she faced a heartbreaking setback last summer with the passing of her husband, Caleb Willingham.
The pair met at a rehabilitation facility in Ohio, where they both received treatment for obesity.
They married in November 2022, but their romance was short-lived, and they separated just a few months later.
It has been revealed that Willingham’s cause of death was due to natural causes.
Tammy continues to share her progress on social media, posting inspiring messages to support others on similar journeys.
Fans are now in awe of Tammy as she showcases her transformation with a picture of herself in a swimsuit.
Posing next to her friend Haley Michelle—who frequently shares pictures of their time together—Tammy is seated in a swimming pool, wearing a blue, mermaid-printed swimsuit.
Michelle shared the photo on Instagram with the caption: “So proud of you! #TammySlatonWeightLoss”
