As the sisters have continued losing weight, its caused new concerns.
One of the big questions is whetherthe show reinforces unrealistic ordangerous expectations for weight loss.
Could the Slaton sisters success stories be misinterpreted as quick fixes?
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When you think about it, theres not a simple answer.
There were times she wasdependent on oxygen and completely bedridden.
Tammy had to beput in a medically induced comaafter being hospitalized with pneumonia and carbon dioxide poisoning.
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The Slaton family bid farewell to their loyal companion.
After the scare,Tammy lost 115 poundsduring a 30-day rehab stint.
She went on to qualify forbariatric surgery in July 2022.
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Still, her experience hasnt been without additional challenges, includingpost-surgery complications.
Tammy has been honest about herstruggles with excess skin, discomfort, and mobility issues.
The Mental Battle is Real The mental aspect plays a significant role.
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So many of us can relate to this struggle.
Its not just about foodits about dealing with the deeper emotional challenges we face.
She added, Whether [youve lost] 500 lbs.
Tammys sister, Amy, was never as heavy.
Amy actually facedcriticism for getting pregnant so quicklyafter bariatric surgery.
She did experience some setbacks during and after her pregnancies, including regaining some weight.
It alsostarted a CPS investigation.
Its since raisedquestions about addiction transference a common post-op concern in bariatric patients.
Even members of their extended family have followed their lead by using extreme weight loss measures, likeAmanda Halterman.
Though she wasnt one of the original stars of1,000-lb Sisters,shes become a fan favorite for her candidness.
She hadbariatric surgeryin March 2023 andhas lost over 300 pounds, barely recognizable nowadays.
Is the Show Sending the Wrong Message About Weight Loss?
Theres an assumption that all weight loss must be good for the overall body.
But in reality, it mattershowyoure losing it (and how quickly).
Thats why Tammy, Amy, and Amanda all had thesupport of an entire medical teambefore undergoing surgery.
And its not worth the risk if the weight loss wont stick.
While weight loss medications need to be prescribed by a doctor, theyre more accessible than surgery.
And thats the case for a lot of celebrities.
ConsiderAmy Schumer, who saidshequit after feeling too sickand was bedridden due to the extreme symptoms.
I was one of those people that felt so sick and couldnt play with my son.
Even more telling, there was once a time whenSharon Osbournewas a major Ozempic enthusiast.
“After a couple of weeks, it goes, and youre just fine.
You feel fine, just not hungry.”
Semaglutide medicationslike Ozempic work by mimicking a hormone thatregulates blood sugar and digestion, helping users feel fuller longer.
It doesnt matter how you got the results just that you did.
Theirsurgeries were a last resort, not an aesthetic fix.
But thisisnt the case for everyone theSlaton sisters are an extreme case.
In this sense, there ispotential harm to viewers.
Impressionable fans may assume that drastic measures are normal or necessary.
It mayfuel interest in bariatric surgery or weight loss medicationspurely for cosmetic reasons.
Younger viewersmay not grasp the severityof these medical interventions.
Theres no denying that Tammy and Amys transformations are real and inspiring.
But the way theyre packaged for entertainment raises valid concerns.
In a culture hungry for instant results, the show canaccidentally glamorize extreme weight loss or push unsafe standards.
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