Fact Check: Did 1000-lb Sisters' star Tammy really lose 500 pounds before her recent surgery?

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1000-lb Sisters' star Tammy | Image Source: Instagram/ @queentammy86

1000-lb Sisters' Tammy has shown significant progress, featuring visible changes, especially in the current season. After losing over 500 pounds, Tammy was eligible to undergo skin removal surgery.

Viewers must have noticed major changes in Tammy's physique since she lost over 500 pounds. She revealed during 1000-lb Sisters' Season 7 Episode 6 that after losing such a considerable amount, she was able to enjoy adventurous activities she had been looking forward to.

Compared to her sister, Amy, who has also been working on her physical betterment, Tammy has shown a jaw-dropping transformation. As a result of her weight loss, Tammy recently went through her long-awaited skin removal surgery, which has surprised herself, her siblings, and the viewers.


1000-lb Sisters Season 7: Tammy's significant weight loss resulted in an important surgery

During episode 6 of 1000-lb Sisters, Tammy opened up about her weight loss and revealed that she had lost over 500 pounds. With that, not only did she achieve a milestone in her weight loss journey, but she also became eligible for skin removal surgery.

After losing so much weight, she was due for the skin removal surgery, as she had skin hanging from her hands, stomach, jaw, and other body parts. Tammy has been waiting for the surgery for a long time.

"I've always been so big. Now that I'm 500 pounds down, it's time for me to take wings and fly," revealed Tammy.

With her sense of humor, she often refers to the skin hanging from her arms as her "wings." She also sometimes humorously refers to the hanging skin from her arms as "bat arms." But all that's old news now, because as featured on 1000-lb Sisters Season 7, Tammy successfully had her surgery.

After her skin removal surgery, her family members could be seen quite happy for her. Especially her brother, Chris, and sister, Amanda.

While discussing Tammy's loss of such a significant amount of weight, 500 pounds, it has not been an easy journey for her. Tammy faced numerous challenges and issues during her struggles. There have been many incidents where she faced tremendous challenges, but she didn't give up.

Instead, she was focused on losing weight and undergoing skin removal surgery. Those were her goals, and Tammy kept on with them. With Tammy's dedication and mindset, she successfully reached her goal and achieved the milestone.

Additionally, with her weight loss, viewers have also noticed significant changes in her behavior and mindset. Tammy could be seen happier, calmer, and has now been open to making more friends. Fans must have witnessed Tammy going to meet her friends.

1000-lb Sisters' fans have also been sharing their comments via the social media platform X and talking about the significant shift in Tammy's behavior and her personality. It would be interesting to witness her journey after the surgery and how she maintains her good health. Not just physically, but also mentally and emotionally.


1000-lb Sisters Season 7 is now streaming on TLC.

Edited by Gira Rathod