Tammy Slaton’s received help from several medical professionals throughout her weight loss journey in 1000-lb Sisters, but fans think Dr. Smith could be the most useful surgeon Tammy’s seen yet. Although she’s yet to achieve all of her health goals, and plenty of her former doctors have given up on the reality star, Dr. Smith has proven himself to be an integral part of Tammy’s recent fitness progress. From the effort he puts into being there for Tammy to his compassionate approach to his patients, here’s why 1000-lb Sisters fans are celebrating Tammy’s surgeon, Dr. Smith.
Tammy and her sister, Amy Slaton-Halterman, decided to star in 1000-lb Sisters, not for the fame, but to motivate themselves to reclaim their health before it’s too late. Tammy’s faced several life-threatening health situations due to her weight and food addiction, but the television personality has been reluctant to take her fitness endeavor seriously. In season 1, Tammy and Amy were under the care of bariatric surgeon, Dr. Procter. Unfortunately, Tammy’s check-ins consistently consisted of the reality star falling short of her goals. In season 3, Tammy and Chris Combs have been under the care of Dr. Smith. The pair’s recent progress is why fans have celebrated Tammy’s surgeon Dr. Smith.
Unfortunately, 1000-lb Sisters season 3 didn’t find Tammy at her most health-oriented. Tammy started on a discouraging note as she decided to leave a rehabilitation center before reaching her 100-pound weight loss goal. After Tammy Slaton left the rehab during the season 3 premiere, the Slaton sister went on to gain back the pounds she shed at the treatment center. While Chris made steady success during their weigh-ins with Dr. Smith, and ultimately underwent bariatric surgery, Tammy continued to fall further from her aspirations. Tammy regularly frustrated Dr. Smith by confessing that she didn’t follow his diet or exercise instructions. At the end of 1000-lb Sisters season 3, however, Dr. Smith demonstrated how committed he was to Tammy. Dr. Smith traveled to Tammy’s home with an inspiring message that brought the stubborn reality star to tears and won over viewers.
At his home visit, Dr. Smith was compassionate and non-judgmental as Tammy was honest about how she had been battling with her mental health. Tammy confessed to Dr. Smith that she was feeling depressed and had turned to partying to cope. Although Dr. Smith was concerned for Tammy Slaton’s drinking and vaping habits, he simply invited Tammy to reach out to him whenever she needs help. A Reddit user praised Dr. Smith’s dedication to his patient, sharing, “Tammy has a very thick and tall brick wall because she’s been hurt, and [Dr. Smith] didn’t give up on her.” Viewers are also celebrating Tammy’s surgeon, Dr. Smith, because they believe he convinced Tammy to take the crucial step of returning to a rehabilitation center. One fan assessed, “[Tammy] might have died had she not gone to the rehab facility when she did.”
Throughout her run in 1000-lb Sisters, Tammy’s demonstrated that she can be a nightmare for doctors to care for, but Dr. Smith hasn’t treated Tammy like a lost cause. From visiting her home in his free time to encouraging Tammy to be vulnerable, fans are celebrating Tammy’s surgeon, Dr. Smith, with good reason. Hopefully, Tammy Slaton can believe in herself as much as Dr. Smith has in 1000-lb Sisters season 3.
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