Summary
Since losing over 150 pounds,1000-lb Sistersstar Chris Combs has really leaned into his cowboy era, and he has never looked better. The series premiered in 2020 and chronicles the weight loss journeys of the Slaton siblings. The show centers around 36-year-oldAmy Slatonand 37-year-oldTammy Slaton, but their 44-year-old brother, Chris, has gone on his own fitness journey. When he made his television debut, Chris weighed 450 pounds, and he was worried about his health. His own father had died of heart issues at a young age, and Chris didn’t want to go down like that.
The1000-lb Sistersseason 5star wanted to get healthy, so he could be a good role model for his family. As the only male sibling, Chris is the patriarch of the Slaton family, and he didn’t want to leave behind the people who need him so much. Chris had bariatric surgery during season 3 and,as of the end of season 5, he had lost 150 pounds. Since losing weight, Chris has leaned into his western clothing style and has really rocked cowboy boots and matching hats.
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Chris Combs Rocked A Cowboy Hat
He’s In His Western Era
Before losing weight, the1000-lb Sistersstar mostly wore baggy jeans and tee shirts. At 450 pounds, it must have been difficult to find stylish clothing that fit properly, soChris just wore the biggest clothing he could find. Now that he has lost so much weight, he can often be seen all dressed up.Chrisrecently posted an Instagram Story promoting his Cameo service. In the accompanying photos, aslimmed-down Chris cut a striking figurein his tailored black suit and black cowboy hat. The contrast between Chris' tailored suit and his cowboy hat is the epitome of his personal style.
Chris Combs Dressed Up At Easter
Family Matters
No matter what life brings,the1000-lb Sistersstar has never forgotten that family is what really matters.Chris is a proud grandfatherand, on Easter Sunday,Chrisposted an adorable photo with his precious grandchildren, who all appear to be under the age of four. In the photo, the1000-lb Sistersstar beams proudly alongside a caption that reads, “Nothing better than grand kids.” The post has 35.1K likes.
Family is everything to Chris, who ishappily married to Brittany Combs. The Slatons haven’t been lucky in love, and Chris even went through a divorce from his first wife.1000-lb SistersstarsChris and Brittany met in 2012, while they were both working as managers at McDonald’s. They formed an instant friendship, which eventually turned into a romantic connection. Chris proposed to Brittany in 2016, and they were married later that year.
Chris Combs Went For Sporty Style
He’s Got A Long Way To Go
In May, Chris' bariatric surgeon,Dr. Eric Smith, posted a clip on Instagram about how obesity affects mental health. In the footage, Chris opted for a more casual style and wore a sporty gray tee shirt. He probably chose the casual shirt so as not to take away from the message of the clip. In it,Chris talks about his lifelong struggle with his weight and describes how obesity is detrimental to mental well-being. He also explains how important it is for him to share his story and inspire others to go on their own weight loss journeys.
One of the most interesting things about the show is how the Slatons inspire other people who have struggled with their weight.
Losing a significant amount of weight in such a short period of timehas left Chris with excess loose skinthat he wants to have removed. Though he doesn’t like the way the skin looks, the problem goes beyond aesthetic concerns. That muchextra skin is extremely heavy and presents unique health and hygiene challenges. Though the multiple procedures are expensive and come with a wide array of potential side effects, Chris is eager for the surgery. He was denied by his doctor, who wanted Chris to shed more weight before the doctor would approve the surgery.
Chris isn’t the only Slaton dealing with excess loose skin after significant weight loss.Amy lost 125 poundsand had two children since her bariatric surgery, and has expressed a desire to have the loose skin removed.The Slaton with the most extra skin to worry about is Tammy, who lost 440 pounds since she made her television debut. She went from weighing 720 pounds at her heaviest to weighing 285 pounds, so she is carrying around a lot of skin that she no longer needs.
The other pair of Slaton sisters, Misty Slaton Wentworth and Amanda Halterman, also had bariatric surgery. The sisters arebest friends who do everything together, and that includes major surgery. They had back-to-back bariatric surgery on the same day, in March 2023. Their surgeon was Dr. Smith, who also operated on Chris and Tammy. With1000-lb Sistersseason 6 on the horizon, the Slatons will likely continue to pursue their weight loss goals, including excess skin removal surgery.
37 years old
Lost 440 pounds
Diet, exercise, weight-loss surgery
36 years old
Lost 125 pounds
44 years old
Lost 150 pounds
43 years old
Lost 300+ pounds
Had weight-loss surgery (twice)
48 years old
Had weight-loss surgery
1000-lb Sisters
Cast
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.
