text: Chris Combs, the brother of the “1000-Lb Sisters” star, has been there every step of the way, supporting and cheering her on during her weight loss journey.
  Tammy Slaton has reached a significant point in her physical transformation and is feeling proud of how much progress she has made.
  TLC, the network behind the reality show *1000-Lb Sisters*, posted a video on Instagram showing the moment Tammy Slaton weighed herself and revealed a number she hadn’t seen in years: 281.2 lbs. Slaton shared, “The last time I was at Dr. Smith’s, I weighed 303.”
  Her brother, Chris Combs, reacted with excitement, saying, “Congratulations, that’s good!” In a confessional, Slaton said, “Chris said he weighs 284. I now weigh a little less than Chris. That’s mind-blowing. I think the last time I weighed 281, I was in fourth or fifth grade. I’m the baby sister; I’m not the ‘big’ baby sister anymore.”
  At one point, Slaton asked her brother, “How am I lighter than you?” Combs replied, “You’re supposed to be lighter than me.” Slaton joked back, “Cause I’m short?”
  Even with their playful teasing, Combs was clearly proud of Slaton’s success, sharing how much her progress meant to him. “Did I ever think I’d see the day she was smaller than me? Well, no, probably not, because I never thought about her being smaller than me. She’s always been Tammy, big.”
  Slaton has made huge strides in her weight loss journey, but another video revealed a delay in her plans for skin removal surgery. In the clip, Slaton is seen talking to her plastic surgeon, Dr. Brad Turner, who explained that she wasn’t quite ready for the procedure. She looked disappointed as she took the news, lowering her head.
  When asked about further checkups, Slaton, feeling down, said, “I just don’t wanna get undressed.” She had been eager to move forward with the surgery to remove excess skin after her weight loss.
  Dr. Turner explained that while Slaton has made impressive progress, she is only 13 months post-bariatric surgery. He advised her to wait a bit longer to reach her target weight before going ahead with the skin removal procedure. “I’m not telling you, ‘No,’ I’m just telling you, ‘Not tomorrow,’” he said. He suggested that in six months to a year, with continued weight loss, she would be in a better position for the surgery.
  Despite some setbacks, Slaton has made remarkable progress, losing a significant amount of weight since her highest weight of 725 pounds. Her bariatric surgery in July 2022 was a turning point that helped her achieve her current weight.
  Reflecting on her journey, Slaton shared that even small victories have been huge for her. She can now walk without a walker or wheelchair, and she no longer needs oxygen assistance, even when sleeping.
  She also mentioned, “Then it was being able to fit in a regular vehicle, the front seat, and the seat belt, without needing an extender. So, what might seem small to others is huge for me.”
  In 2023, Slaton took responsibility for her weight struggles, a key moment in her progress. She said, “It’s my fault that I’m this size. I let it get out of control, but I know that I can change. I have to.”
  Her family and doctors are proud of her achievements. Dr. Eric Smith, the medical director of the Kentucky Bariatric Institute, who has supported Slaton, said he’s proud of her weight-related achievements but is most proud of how she’s working toward living a healthier and happier life.