‘1000-Lb Sisters’ Why Was Tammy Slaton’s Skin Removal Denied?
More than anything, 1000-lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton wants skin removal surgery. For years, she’s worked to lose several hundred pounds. While she continues to lose weight, she’s also struggling with some mobility issues. As her brother Chris Combs noted onscreen, Tammy’s stomach skin hangs past her knees and makes it difficult for her to walk.
Dr. Smith insists Tammy isn’t ready for skin removal, so the siblings asked for a second opinion during Tuesday night’s episode. Sadly, Tammy didn’t like what the new doctor had to say either.
Why did he turn down her skin removal surgery?
Tammy Slaton’s Doctor Declines To Perform A Skin Removal Procedure
Hearing disappointing news at the doctor is never easy. But fans hope she won’t let her latest appointment stop her from achieving her goals and continuing on her weight loss journey.
“Tammy is not currently a candidate for skin removal surgery because she’s only about 13 or 14 months out from her weight loss surgery,” Dr. Turner admitted during Tuesday night’s episode. “At this point, she should probably continue to lose weight over the next six months to a year, get to her goal weight and then we can reapproach the topic with her.”
Tammy immediately grows sullen, but Dr. Turner encourages her to keep going.
“I’m gonna let Dr. Smith’s work keep on doing its job, OK?” he told the TLC star. “I’m definitely not telling you, ‘No.’ I’m just telling you, ‘Not tomorrow.’”
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Despite Tammy’s severe disappointment, it wasn’t all bad news at the doctor. When she stepped on the scale, she clocked in at 281.2 lbs. Chris was down to 284, which meant she weighed less than her older brother for the first time in her life.
On top of that, Tammy admitted she hadn’t seen such a low number in her adult life.
“The last time I weighed 281, I was like fourth or fifth grade,” the TLC star proudly shared. “I’m the baby sister but I’m not the big baby sister no more.”
Skin Removal May Still Be On The Horizon
As the doctor told Tammy, skin removal may still be a possibility for her down the line. It’s just a matter of time and hard work.
Thankfully, Tammy hasn’t seen may setbacks since she started taking weight loss seriously. After completing her stay in rehab, she’s made phenomenal progress.
Have you been keeping up with this season of 1000-Lb Sisters? Are you hoping to see Tammy Slaton receive her skin removal? Leave your own thoughts and opinions in the comments below.
Be sure to catch the new episode of 1000-Lb Sisters next Tuesday night at 9 PM Eastern time on TLC. Until then, follow TV Shows Ace online to see what Tammy and her family are up to next.
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