This ‘1000-Lb Sisters’ Star, Who Lost 500 Lbs, Amazed Fans, Showing Her Transformation — Her Pics After Weight Loss

What began as a heartfelt mission to reclaim their health in front of millions has turned into one of the most remarkable transformations reality TV has ever seen. And now, Tammy Slaton is the one leaving fans in utter disbelief.

In a recent confessional shared both on TLC’s “1000-lb Sisters” and Instagram on April 15, Tammy revealed that she has officially lost more than 500 pounds. “When I was at my heaviest, I was 700-plus pounds. Right now, I’m weighing in at 238,” said the 38-year-old.

She even compared her results to those of her sister, Amy Slaton, who lost 176 pounds following her own bariatric surgery. “Everyone is telling me I look smaller than Amy,” Tammy added with a stunned smile. “That’s kind of hard to believe. I can’t believe I did that.”

Her incredible transformation sparked an outpouring of support online. Social media lit up with love and admiration, as viewers celebrated her journey.

One fan commented, “You go girl!!!!! What an inspiration you are!!! Watching episode 2 now and look at you being all positive for Amy!!!! Congratulations 🎊🎈🎉 you are doing amazing! ❤️”

Another shared, “I’m so happy for Tammy!! We saw her on her lowest and it was a big battle for her to make a change. She’s very strong and inspiring.”

A viewer added, “Just saw this episode yesterday and my jaw DROPPED. I’m so proud of your progress!” “Wow! Amazing Tammy!🙏🏾” another fan wrote, while someone else summed it up with, “Your weight loss is incredible! Congratulations!”

Amy and Tammy first rose to fame as the stars of TLC’s fan-favorite reality show “1000-lb Sisters.” When the series premiered in January 2020, viewers were introduced to the Kentucky-based sisters who weighed a combined total of over 1,000 pounds.

Amy weighed 406 pounds, while Tammy tipped the scale at 605. Her road to recovery was long, uncertain, and filled with setbacks. From the very start of “1000-lb Sisters,” Tammy’s struggle with weight loss stood out. While Amy made early progress, her journey was slower and more complicated.

In season 1, Tammy’s doctor denied her for bariatric surgery because she hadn’t lost enough weight to qualify. The disappointment was heavy. Over the next three years, she continued to fight not just the scale, but addiction, depression, and physical decline.

Her battle with food addiction sent her in and out of rehab. Her health teetered on the edge. Then came 2021. After entering rehab at 689 pounds, Tammy was given a target — lose 100 pounds. It was a daunting task.

Yet, after eight weeks of work, she had lost 60 pounds. The scale read 631.3. Tammy was emotional but proud. “Honestly, I didn’t think I could get that much off,” she said. “It’s hard work and it’s paying off. I can conquer the world.”

But Tammy’s toughest challenge was still ahead. In 2022, shortly after arriving at a rehab facility in Ohio, Tammy’s health took a severe turn. Just one day in, her family received devastating news. She had stopped breathing.

“They’re just telling us that her lungs have given up, and like her body is shutting down,” her sister Amanda recalled. The family braced for the worst. Funeral arrangements were being considered.

Tammy was rushed to the hospital, placed on a ventilator, and put into a medically induced coma. Doctors later performed a tracheotomy to help her breathe. For three weeks, she remained under close watch. Then, in a remarkable turn, she pulled through.

Returning to rehab was the next step. And Tammy did more than just recover. She made progress. By the end of 2022, she had lost 180 pounds. Her weight had dropped to 534 — low enough to qualify for bariatric surgery.

“I need to get to 550 lbs. for me to be approved for surgery,” she had said earlier. When the scale finally confirmed she was under that threshold, it marked a major victory in a battle that had once seemed impossible.

Tammy Slaton’s turning point came in season 4 of the show. After years of setbacks, she was finally cleared for bariatric surgery. The stakes were high and even her sister Amy voiced her fears.

“Anything could happen during surgery,” Amy said. “I couldn’t picture a life without my sister.” Tammy made it through. And what followed was nothing short of extraordinary.

By 2024, her progress had stunned even her doctors. When she stepped on the scale and saw 303.8 lbs., it was a moment of victory. “I surpassed Dr. Smith’s goal, my goal, all the goals!” she said. Her pride was well-earned.

Tammy had shed nearly 500 pounds. The transformation was more than physical — it was a complete shift in her way of life. She no longer needed a wheelchair or walker to get around. She could ride in a standard car seat without a seatbelt extender. Simple milestones, once out of reach, had become reality.

With mobility restored, Tammy set her sights on a new challenge — skin removal surgery. Her rapid weight loss had left behind excess skin that affected her balance and quality of life.

In the season finale, she traveled to Pennsylvania with her sisters, Amy and Misty, to consult with a new surgeon. Her previous doctor had declined the case explaining that the procedures she needed were too complex.

“I want skin removed pretty much everywhere on my body,” Tammy said at the time. “My legs, my stomach, my arms, my face. I wish it was possible to just do all of it at once.”

She described the physical toll. The skin wasn’t just cosmetic — it disrupted her balance, made walking difficult, and affected her confidence. “I walk like a daggone penguin,” she joked. “My belly goes this way and I’m going that way.”

After an evaluation, Dr. Peter Rubin, a plastic surgeon based in Pittsburgh, approved Tammy for procedures on her lower stomach and chin. However, while her physical transformation stunned viewers, her emotional evolution has been just as profound.

In 2022, Tammy met Caleb Willingham at the Windsor Lane Rehabilitation Center in Gibsonburg, Ohio. Both were patients, battling similar challenges. Their bond was immediate. Caleb proposed in October. By November, they were married. Tammy called him the love of her life.

But their time together was heartbreakingly short. In June 2023, just seven months after their wedding, Caleb died unexpectedly at the age of 40. Tammy was devastated. “He was my best friend and I loved him dearly,” she said. “When I met Caleb, he became my guardian angel — and now he really is watching over me.”

His loss marked a turning point for Tammy — one that extended beyond grief. In a recent episode of “1000-lb Sisters,” she opened up about a secret she had kept from her family.

“The person I’m dating is a woman,” she revealed. “A few years ago, I came out as pansexual.” Tammy explained that Caleb’s passing reshaped her views on relationships.

After losing him, she no longer wanted to be with men. Her new relationship is the next chapter in a life that has been full of surprises — and strength.