Tammy Slatonfrom1000-Lb Sistersreceived criticism for smoking after undergoing skin removal surgery. Over the past two years, she has lost 500 pounds, resulting in a dramatic transformation of her appearance. However, the rapid weight loss left her with loose skin, affecting her confidence.Tammy sought advice from a surgeonabout the possibility of skin removal surgery, butshe was advised to quit vaping and focus on improving her health first. In1000-Lb Sistersseason 7, Tammy finally underwent skin removal surgery and shared her experience with viewers. She expressed joy at finally being free of her excess skin.
Tammy was initially praised for losing 500 pounds and undergoing skin removal surgery but is now facing scrutiny for her smoking habits.
Tammy recently attended a meet-and-greet, and one of her enthusiastic fans,@thomasrizer20, shared a video montage capturing the highlights of the event. In one clip from the video,Tammy was seen outside using a vaping device and exhaling smoke. Despite her fit appearance, some fans were upset by the fact that she smoked.@julesa95commented,“Imagine all that hard work and improving your health, then you decide to smoke."@jodyvanschoickchimed in,“Vaping bad bad bad.”
What Tammy Smoking After Skin Removal Surgery Means
Tammy Hasn’t Fully Quit Vaping Despite The Doctor’s Advice
The video featuringTammy reveals that she hasn’t quit vaping. However, the video doesn’t disclose the frequency of her smoking, making it difficult to pass judgment. Initially, when the1000-Lb Sisterscast member sought advice from her doctor about her vaping habits, she was asked to quit to facilitate the healing of her wounds after skin removal surgery. Tammy’s new video suggests thatshe may have fully recovered from her surgery and that her scars may have already healed, which is why she has started smoking again.
It’s also possible that Tammy isn’t vaping as aggressively as before. In the clip, she was seen smoking outside with other smokers in the background. She may have vaped simply to enjoy the moment. Tammy spent many hours in a meet-and-greet on the day the fan captured the video. It wouldn’t be wrong to speculate thatshe likely smoked to alleviate the stress of meeting so many new people. Nonetheless, the video didn’t indicate whether Tammy is still as addicted to vaping as she was before, so it is unfair to blame her for it.
Our Take On Tammy’s Unhealthy Habit
Tammy Would Benefit From Giving Up Vaping
While it’s easy to understand why some fans may feel disappointed in Tammy for vaping again, it’s also clear why she smoked in the clip. A meet-and-greet can be extremely stressful, especially for someone who has just recovered from skin removal surgery. Therefore, it’s difficult to blame her for vaping that day. However,it would bein Tammy’s best interest to quit this bad habit permanently. She has worked hard to lose weight and is gradually getting in shape. It would be unfortunate if the1000-Lb Sisterscast member encountered any complications because of her addiction.
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1000-Lb Sistersseason 7 airs Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. EDT on TLC.
1000-lb Sisters
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1000-lb Sisters follows the journey of Amy and Tammy Slaton, who struggle with obesity and together weigh over 1000 pounds. Set against the backdrop of their unique challenges, the series explores Amy’s aspiration for motherhood and Tammy’s dependence on her sibling as she becomes increasingly immobile.
