She told the magazine that she and her siblings relied on microwavable foods.
Here are some of the most jaw-dropping moments Slaton experienced during that time.
TLC’s “1000-lb Sisters” documented the incident in the third finale of the series.
Her sister, Amanda Halterman, toldPeopleSlaton’s lungs had stopped functioning and her body was shutting down.
“I’m just sitting here thinking, Oh my god.
She’s been in such a bad place for so long.
She waited too long.
After a few weeks, she returned to the rehabilitation facility and began taking her weight loss journey seriously.
Slaton’s February 2023 Instagram images displayed a much slimmer face, showing the major progress she had made.
“I’m feeling great!
A source close to Slaton toldThe U.S. Sunshe experienced some complications during the surgery process.
“It was a little scary, but she recovered quickly.
Slaton toldPeoplein 2023 that regaining her mobility meant a lot to her.
“Just being able to walk without a walker or be pushed in a wheelchair, and no oxygen.
I don’t even sleep with it at night anymore.”
In the clip shared by the internet, Slaton said her most recent weigh-in revealed she was 303 pounds.
Social media users commented on the video with some congratulating and expressing their pride in Slaton.
One user said, “That is absolutely amazing!!!!
She is killing this weight loss journey!
However, a separate clip posted onTLC’s Instagram pagerevealed that Slaton was not yet eligible for the surgery.
In the clip, Dr. Brad Turner told Slaton she needed to spend more time losing weight first.
I’m just telling you, ‘Not tomorrow.'”
The star further mentioned she has struggled with her goals, sometimes turning to alcohol and neglecting her diet.
“I had a lot of demons inner demons that I had to fight.
And I’m still fighting,” she said in the video.
Her fans continue to encourage and support her as she travels on this lifelong journey.
