Why 1000-Lb Sisters' Tammy's Life-Saving Surgery Is Delayed
Tammy Slaton is no stranger to setbacks, and 1000-lb Sisters viewers have found out that her life-saving surgery has been postponed. The Kentucky native has been leading a healthier lifestyle since entering an Ohio rehab center. Now, she is one step closer to shedding even more weight.
It is fair to say that Tammy hasn't lived the easiest life. From a sad childhood to being overweight as an adult, not everything has gone her way. Tammy's weight has put her health in jeopardy numerous times. In fact, she ended up at the rehab facility after she almost died. While fans have empathized with the TLC star, some of them have found it hard to support her, since Tammy rarely made any effort to change. After months of hard work, Tammy is finally starting to reap the benefits. She may finally be one step closer to losing the weight.
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1000-lb Sisters fans were given an update on Tammy's health by The Sun, and the outlet revealed that she was scheduled to have her gastric bypass surgery during the last week of July. The surgery was originally scheduled for June, but the date was changed due to scheduling issues. After the life-saving procedure, Tammy is expected to return to the Ohio rehab center, where she can focus on her recovery before she returns home to Kentucky. Tammy's sister Amy Slaton Halterman has also had the surgery, and gotten positive results.
Gastric bypass surgery will cause Tammy to lose more weight at a faster speed. The operation will help Tammy to shed unwanted pounds quickly, as the doctors will ensure that her stomach can't hold as much food. The surgery is only performed on those who are extremely overweight, and Tammy is in this
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