1000-lb Sisters is an American reality television series on TLC that focuses on the personal lives of sisters Amy Slaton-Halterman and Tammy Slaton in Dixon, Kentucky. The show chronicles their daily lives along with their attempts at weight loss and weight loss-surgery.[2]
In the small town of Dixon, Kentucky, sisters Amy and Tammy Slaton live together with Amy's husband Michael Halterman. Amy makes dinner for her and Tammy which includes many unhealthy foods. Amy reveals she has many conditions due to her weight including diabetes. Tammy also reveals that she has many medical conditions, she has been to the hospital numerous times and has been on life support twice. The sisters have lunch with their mother Darlene to tell her their decision to get surgery for weight loss much to her discouragement.
Having survived yet another brush with death, Tammy recovers at rehab, but a new scare threatens her life. The family adjusts to life without Tammy, and Amy's big surprise stuns everyone.
Tammy's seemingly good progress inspires Amy to visit, reuniting the siblings for the first time in months. Amy learns she's at risk of serious complications if she doesn't get her eating under control.
Tammy hits a tipping point at rehab, and then more bad news from back home sends her into a downward spiral. Chris gets a reality check during a check in with Dr. Smith, and the family says goodbye to a beloved family member.
After finding out Tammy's been robbed, Misty and Amanda visit to break the news in person. While Chris pushes ahead toward his surgery goal, Amy has a setback and is rushed to the ER.
Tammy struggles to cope after surviving a near-death experience, and Amy realises being an overweight mom may prove to be too much. Meanwhile, Chris is desperate to get rid of excess skin, while Amanda offloads some dead weight of her own.
After years of struggling with weight loss, Tammy finally has her surgery, but things are not as straightforward as expected. Amy meets with Dr. Procter and gets an ambitious weight loss goal.
Tammy wants to come home, but a setback causes a major blowup between her and the family. A new man has entered Tammy's life, but now all bets are off.
Tammy announces her engagement to the family and reveals that her big day is only two weeks away. Amy takes up Maid of Honor duties, and the family wonders if there's another reason Tammy is rushing down the aisle.
Tammy's wedding day is just around the corner, and Amy struggles to get the venue decorated and keep her emotions in check. A wardrobe malfunction and a case of cold feet threaten to derail the nuptials.