Tammy Slaton’s Vaping Revelation: A Possible Setback for 1000-Lb Sisters Star
As 1000-Lb Sisters wrapped up its latest season, Tammy Slaton made a surprising admission to her medical team: she has been vaping for quite some time and is hesitant to quit. While her family appeared unfazed by this revelation, her medical team expressed strong concerns about her habit, particularly regarding her health and upcoming surgery.
The Stakes of Vaping and Surgery
During the season finale, viewers saw Chris Combs successfully undergo his skin removal surgery, a milestone that Tammy desperately hopes to achieve as well. Her excess skin has severely impacted her mobility, making even simple movements a challenge. “It’s hard to walk because of the skin. I walk like a daggone penguin,” she confided in a confessional, highlighting her struggles.
However, Tammy was aware that her vaping might jeopardize her chances for surgery. “There’s one thing I haven’t told my doctors about, and it could mess up the chances of having skin removal,” she admitted. “I do vape. I mainly use it for anxiety. It helps calm me down.”
Tammy revealed that her vaping had become a daily routine, sometimes even occurring in the middle of the night when she struggled to sleep. Unsurprisingly, her medical team did not approve. “First, we need to get you off the vapes completely. Second, nutrition is really important,” her doctor stated. “We can’t schedule the surgery until we can get all these things worked out.”
Tammy’s Frustration
The news was not what Tammy wanted to hear. “I think I might need a five ‘cause I’m gonna flip. I’m pissed now,” she exclaimed, clearly frustrated by the situation. “I don’t give two sh*ts about it.” Her reaction underscores the emotional toll that her journey has taken on her.
Family Awareness of Her Struggles
Vaping is a hard habit to conceal, and it seems that Tammy’s family was aware of her secret addiction. While she successfully tackled her food addiction in rehab, she turned to vaping as a new coping mechanism. “I know it’s going to be really hard for her to quit vaping because instead of turning around one addiction, she went to another one,” her sister Amy Slaton noted. “I think it’s her security blanket at this point.”
Conclusion
As Tammy navigates her health and personal challenges, her vaping habit poses a significant hurdle in her pursuit of surgery. The support from her family and medical team will be crucial as she confronts these obstacles in her journey toward better health.