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'1000-Lb. Sisters' Star Tammy Slaton Claps Back at Claims She Mistreats Her Family
Tammy Slaton’s family has her back.
As the 1000-Lb. Sisters star continues to document her weight loss journey on the TLC series, she received encouragement from her sister, Amanda Halterman, who shared screenshots from their heartwarming video calls while Tammy was in treatment to lose weight.
“Flashback to rehab FaceTime days,” Amanda wrote in an Instagram post Jan. 9. “We are so proud of you sis.”
Amanda went on to offer Tammy—who stars alongside their sister, Amy Slaton, on the TLC series—supportive words to carry her through her bid to improve her health.
“Keep pushing forward to accomplish your goals,” she continued. “You got this and we got you!”
Tammy, 38, recently shared some positivity of her own as she cheered her social media followers on amid their own battles.
“Whether [you’ve lost] 500 lbs. like I [did], or you almost lost all your weight,” the reality star said in an Instagram video in September 2024, “whether you deal with depression or feel like you don’t want to do tomorrow, just know you are safe here.”
But that doesn’t mean Tammy’s journey has been smooth sailing. During the 1000-Lb. Sisters season finale in December, she learned she would have to give up vaping before she could receive skin removal surgery for her excess skin, as nicotine products increase the risk of complications with healing her wounds.
Instagram/Amanda Halterman
“I know it's going to be really hard for her to quit vaping because instead of turning around one addiction, she went to another one,” Amy said during the episode. “She went from food to vaping. I think it's her security blanket at this point.”
Tammy’s surgeon, Dr. J. Peter Rubin, urged her to focus on kicking her vaping habit and improving her nutrition before she could safely be operated on.
“We got to get those numbers up,” he said. “That's going to take about two months minimum.”
Keep reading to see more of Tammy and Amy’s family moments.
Sister, Sister
Amy Slaton and Tammy Slaton went to see Kevin Gates in concert together in May 2023.
A Tribute
Tammy shared this photo of her and husband Caleb Willingham following his 2023 death, writing on Instagram, "Rip sweet angel."
Real Love
"You will forever be missed and loved so much," Tammy penned to her late husband in a July 2023 tribute. "Thank you Caleb for showing me real love and happiness."
Instagram/Amy Slaton
Nap Time
Amy cuddled up with her sons Gage and Glenn, who she shares with ex-husband Michael Halterman, in this 2022 snapshot.
Brother and Sister
The Slatons' brother Chris Combs shared this selfie in honor of Tammy's birthday in July 2024, writing on Instagram, "Girl I want to Wish u a very happy bday. I want to thank you for being my little sister and I hope u have a great day."
Three's Company
All aboard the snuggle train with Amy and her kids! "Gage wanted to hold glenn," she wrote on Instagram 2022. "My heart full tonight."
Just Laughs
Tammy and Chris met with comedian Chelcie Lynn in 2023.
Autumn Activities
In October 2022, Amy and her then-husband Michael took their kids to the pumpkin patch.
Baby Joy
Amy and Michael welcomed their youngest son Glenn in July 2022.
Fun Day at the Farm
In 2021, Tammy, Amy, Chris and Michael enjoyed a family outing to the Southern Belle Farm in Georgia.
Cheers!
Amy and Tammy shared a frozen drink during their nephew's high school graduation dinner in May 2019.
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