Tammy Slaton, the 38-year-old star of TLC’s 1000-Lb Sisters, underwent excess skin removal surgery in January 2025 after losing over 500 pounds following bariatric surgery in July 2022. The eight-hour procedure, performed by Dr. J. Peter Rubin in Pittsburgh, removed 15 pounds of skin from her chin, arms, and lower stomach, as documented in the Season 7 finale of the show. Tammy’s transformation, shared via TikTok, Instagram, and a June 7, 2025, livestream, has left fans in awe, with her refined jawline and slimmer physique earning praise. Despite initial delays due to her vaping habit, Tammy’s journey from 725 pounds to 201 pounds showcases her resilience, though she faced emotional fears about her post-surgery appearance. Her story, amplified by viral posts on X and Reddit, continues to inspire.
Tammy Slaton Undergoes Surgery: Before and After Photos Reveal Stunning Transformation
June 12, 2025 – Tammy Slaton, beloved star of 1000-Lb Sisters, has unveiled a dramatic transformation following her long-awaited skin removal surgery in January 2025. After losing over 500 pounds, the 38-year-old reality TV icon shared before and after glimpses of her journey on TikTok, Instagram, and a livestream, captivating fans with her slimmed-down face and newfound confidence. Here’s a look at her surgery, the before and after results, and the emotional journey behind it.
The Surgery: A Milestone After 500-Pound Weight Loss
Tammy’s weight loss journey began in 2020 when 1000-Lb Sisters premiered, documenting her and sister Amy Slaton’s battle with obesity. Weighing 725 pounds at her heaviest, Tammy faced life-threatening health crises, including carbon monoxide poisoning, pneumonia, and sepsis in 2021. After bariatric surgery in July 2022 and a 14-month rehab stint in Ohio, she shed over 500 pounds, reaching 201 pounds by Season 7. However, excess skin hindered her mobility and fueled insecurities, prompting her to pursue skin removal surgery.
In Season 6 (December 2024), Tammy’s vaping habit delayed approval due to risks of poor wound healing, as noted by Dr. Peter Rubin. After quitting vaping and improving her nutrition, she was approved for surgery on her chin, arms, and lower stomach. The eight-hour procedure on January 18, 2025, removed 15 pounds of skin, with Tammy returning home four days early due to rapid healing, as she told People. The Season 7 finale, titled “Her Turkey Gobbler’s Gone,” aired the milestone, showcasing her siblings’ awe at her transformation.
Before and After: A New Tammy Emerges
Tammy’s before and after photos, shared across social media, highlight her remarkable change:
- Before Surgery: Photos from 2020–2023 show Tammy with significant excess skin around her neck, chin, and arms, often described as a “chin flap” or “bat wings.” A 2023 TikTok post revealed her struggles with loose skin, with trolls mocking her as “Peter Griffin” or “chicken-faced,” per The Sun. Her pre-surgery weight of 201 pounds still included visible sagging skin, impacting her balance and daily tasks like showering.
- After Surgery: A June 7, 2025, livestream screenshot shared on Reddit captured Tammy’s slimmed-down arms and taut jawline, with no loose skin under her neck. TikTok videos from late May 2025, featuring her girlfriend Andrea, showcased a refined facial profile, with fans noting her “sculpted jawline” and “sharp features.” One clip used decade filters (1920s–1980s) to emphasize her slimmer face, earning over 36,000 likes. A public appearance at a Kentucky Poker Run on June 14, 2025, further flaunted her fitter physique, with fans calling her “unrecognizable.”
Fan Reactions:
- Reddit users gushed, “Awwww look at Tammy’s itty bitty arms!” and “I’m absolutely blown away by her arms wow she’s done so amazing.”
- TikTok comments included, “Tammy you got your surgery! I can tell by your face! YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL,” and “You’re so pretty!! Seriously!”
- X posts echoed pride, with @AshleyShyMiller noting, “Tammy went from 700 or damn near 700 pounds down to 201 pounds before her skin surgery. That’s amazing.” @jul13an added, “Tammy losing 500lb getting skin removal surgery is so heartwarming to watch i’m so proud of her.”
Emotional Journey: Fears and Triumphs
Tammy shared her pre-surgery fears with E! News, saying, “Just really the pain and then my fear of how I’m going to look [when] looking at myself afterwards. I’m so used to seeing all this hanging [from] my arms.” She admitted to People that the night before the surgery, she was “seriously freaking terrified,” more nervous than for her bariatric surgery due to the extensive cuts. Post-surgery, she marveled, “It feels so weird not having the ball sack hanging off my face and my bat wings are gone too,” but noted it would take time to adjust to her new look.
Her confidence has soared, reflected in her joyful TikTok posts with Andrea, captioned, “You know, I never found love until I looked into your eyes.” Fans praised her happiness, with one commenting, “You look so good, Tammy, and I’m not talking about the skin removal. Happy genuinely looks great on you.”
Why It Matters
Tammy’s transformation transcends physical change, symbolizing emotional growth after years of depression and food addiction. Her journey, from a tracheostomy and near-death experience to walking freely without oxygen, inspires millions. The surgery alleviated practical issues—like difficulty walking due to bow-leggedness from thigh skin—and boosted her self-esteem, previously marred by online trolling. Her public appearance on June 14, 2025, at the Fat Boy App’s Poker Run in Kentucky marks her first major post-surgery event, likely to be filmed for Season 8.
What’s Next?
Tammy plans additional skin removal surgeries for her legs and stomach, as excess skin remains a challenge. Fans on Reddit expressed excitement for her to “tone and shape” her legs next. Her relationship with Andrea, featured in Season 7, may take center stage in Season 8, alongside her ongoing transformation. Tammy’s limited social media activity suggests she’s saving her full reveal for TLC, possibly due to a non-disclosure agreement.
