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**Disclaimer: This 1000-Lb Sisters article is based on the writer's opinion. Readers' discretion is advised.**
1000-Lb Sisters season 7 aired its latest episode on May 6, 2025, continuing Tammy Slaton’s story after a significant weight loss journey. Viewers have watched Tammy overcome life-threatening health challenges and finally qualify for bariatric surgery, resulting in a nearly 500-pound drop.
Physically, the transformation is remarkable. But in this new season, it’s not her body that raises concerns—it’s her behaviour.
Tammy is repeating old habits—lashing out, avoiding responsibility, and not following through, like quitting vaping before her skin removal surgery. She says it helps with anxiety, but hasn’t told her doctors, showing she’s still hiding things. She also seems frustrated with Amy’s progress, making it clear that while she’s lost weight, her mindset hasn’t changed. True recovery, in my view, takes more than just physical progress.
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The recent season of 1000-Lb Sisters reinforces that her biggest obstacle now isn’t her body—it’s the work she’s still avoiding within herself.
1000-Lb Sisters star Tammy’s vaping confession shows she still avoids accountability
In the 1000-Lb Sisters season 6 finale, which aired in December 2024, Tammy Slaton revealed a decision that raised concerns about her readiness for the next phase of her weight loss journey.
Despite losing nearly 500 pounds and being cleared for bariatric surgery, Tammy admitted that she had not quit vaping—a requirement for her upcoming excess skin removal procedures. Speaking to Dr. Peter Rubin,
"I do vape. I mainly use it for anxiety. It helps calm me down. Right now I am vaping every day, several times a day. Even sometimes I'll get up in the middle of night and I hit my vape a couple times and I'll go back to sleep,” she shared.
This wasn’t a one-off habit. Tammy acknowledged vaping several times a day, even during the night. Dr. Rubin warned her that continued nicotine use could interfere with healing, increase the risk of complications, and delay surgery. Instead of acknowledging this as a wake-up call, Tammy reacted with visible frustration.
"I don't give two s— about it," she shared in a confessional.
In my opinion, Tammy’s reaction speaks volumes. While her physical transformation has been dramatic, her emotional growth appears stalled. Vaping may offer short-term comfort, but hiding it from her doctors and dismissing valid concerns shows a pattern of avoidance. It reflects a mindset where discomfort is met with defiance instead of accountability.
Tammy’s story has always been more than just weight loss—it’s about how she faces adversity. But moments like this suggest that even after overcoming major physical hurdles, she still struggles with the internal work. Until she’s ready to make changes beyond the surface and stop running from difficult truths, her journey will continue to feel stuck in a cycle of progress followed by self-sabotage.
Tammy’s assumptions about her family’s support reveal emotional immaturity
In 1000-Lb Sisters season 7, episode 3, which aired on April 29, Tammy Slaton opened up to her sisters about dating a woman. The conversation marked a significant step for Tammy, especially since it followed the loss of her husband. She seemed anxious as she brought up her relationship, assuming it would lead to conflict.
Tammy believed her sisters would not support her decision and braced herself for judgment, even before giving them a chance to respond. But Tammy’s assumption didn’t reflect the reality of her family’s response. Amanda, her older sister, responded with sincerity and support:
"I was completely taken aback by that, to be honest. It really surprised me. I have a son that’s gay. I don’t care who you date, as long as they treat you right."
This wasn’t just a touching moment—it revealed something deeper about Tammy’s mindset. Despite having a supportive family that has shown up for her through surgeries, hospital visits, and emotional breakdowns, she still assumed rejection in 1000-Lb Sisters.
In my opinion, Tammy’s reaction shows that emotional growth hasn’t kept pace with her physical progress. Instead of trusting her support system, she projected judgment onto them, even when none existed. Her family didn’t hesitate to accept her truth—they cared about her happiness and well-being.
True transformation includes breaking those inner patterns of fear and defensiveness. Tammy may no longer be physically confined like she once was, but emotionally, she’s still holding herself back. Until she stops assuming the worst from the people who have always stood by her, healing will remain incomplete.
1000-Lb Sisters episodes are available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
