‘1000-Lb. Sisters’ Star Tammy Slaton Achieves “Unbelievable” Win in Weight Loss Journey

And Dr. Smith was just as proud of Tammy, although he’s not surprised she managed to reach her goal.

“Tammy has consistently demonstrated her dedication to making sustainable lifestyle changes to maximize the benefits of her surgery,” he told People in an interview published Oct. 11. “I’ve emphasized the importance of making small, daily adjustments to ensure not only her continued progress but also her long-term success. She’s truly committed to her health journey.”

The next step for Tammy during her weight loss journey—which included bariatric surgery in July 2022 and a 14-month stay in a weight loss rehab facility—is the skin removal surgery. And while Dr. Smith said that generally he waits until someone has maintained their weight for three to six months, he understands that Tammy has “a significant amount of loose skin that’s affecting her mobility and contributing to other health concerns.”

“Given this,” he explained, “it makes sense to consider surgery sooner rather than later, even though she will continue to lose weight in the future.”

Throughout her journey, Tammy has been very candid about the role her mental health took on her physical body, noting that it was her battle with food addiction and depression that led to her initial weight gain.

“The Mental Battle is Real,” she wrote on Instagram Sept. 23. “‘The mental aspect plays a significant role. Being depressed and having a food addiction, I often ate my feelings, taking out my emotions on food.'”

Tammy also added that she knows many of her followers are dealing with similar struggles, writing, “It’s not just about food—it’s about dealing with the deeper emotional challenges we face. Healing starts from the inside, and I’m here to share my journey to show that you are never alone in this fight.”

For more of Tammy’s weight loss journey, keep reading.