Summary
1000-lb Sistersstar Misty Slaton Wentworth had gastric bypass surgery in 2023, and it’s time to talk about why she waited so long to have the life-saving procedure. The series, which premiered in 2020, centers on the body makeovers of 37-year-oldTammy Slatonand 36-year-oldAmy Slaton, but several of their other siblings have been on their own weight-loss journeys. Their oldest sister, 48-year-old Misty, has always been close to her family, and is obviously the peacemaker of the bunch. Unlike her loud, opinionated, and hot-headed siblings, Misty is a cool and calming voice of reason.
Misty made her television debut in 2020, on1000-lb Sistersseason 1,but she didn’t have bariatric surgery until March 2023. Both Amy and their brother, 41-year-old Chris Combs, had their surgeries during the first few seasons of the show. However, Misty waited until1000-lb Sistersseason 5. Considering she had diabetes to deal with, it seemed like Misty would want surgery right away. Though Misty was eager to have the surgery, there was a very good reason why her physician, Dr. Eric Smith, didn’t approve Misty for a procedure until1000-lb Sistersseason 5.
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During1000-lb Sistersseason 5, episode 4, Misty and another Slaton sister, Amanda Halterman, met with Dr. Smith. He asked them both if they’d quit smoking, as it was the last prerequisite before he would clear them for bariatric surgery. Both Misty and Amanda hadsmoked on and off for much of their adult lives, so breaking the habit wasn’t easy. Determined to get gastric bypass surgery, both Misty and Amanda were able to kick their nicotine addiction (hopefully, for good),
Misty and Amanda are more than just sisters - they’re also best friends who do everything together. Not only didthey quit smoking together, but they were approved for surgery together.1000-lb Sistersseason 5 featured a scene whereMisty and Amandaannounced their upcoming surgeryto Tammy, Amy, and Chris. “Me and Misty’s been going to see Dr. Smith,” Amanda told her siblings, who were worried about their sisters. Since they’d all had the surgery, Tammy, Amy, and Chris understood that the procedure can be dangerous - there can be complications and sometimes, patients die.
Misty Was A Busy Mother & Wife
Now Her Sons Are Grown
While the otherSlatons haven’t been lucky in love, Misty has been married to David Wentworth for 23 years. Misty and David have four sons together. Though there have been rumors about Misty and David having issues, Misty made it clear she’s a happily married woman. As the mother of four sons,Misty’s job as a stay-at-home mom kept her busy for most of her life, and likely held her back from having surgery sooner. Since she’s raising children, finding the time to recover from surgery might be tough.
With her sons grown up, Misty was finally able to put herself first - she had bariatric surgery
On The Same Day
Despite their siblings' concerns, Misty and Amanda had bariatric surgery with the same doctor on the same day, in March 2023. In January 2024,Dr. Eric Smithposted an Instagram clip ofMisty Slaton going in for bariatric surgery. In the footage, Chris is there with Misty in the hospital, up until the moment she’s wheeled into surgery. Misty shouldn’t feel bad about waiting so long to have surgery. She may have wanted to have it done sooner, butthings happened the way they did for a reason, and she had the surgery when she was ready.
Though this appeared to be Misty’s first surgery, Amanda had bariatric surgery once before, in 2014. Though it’s not uncommon for some people to have revision weight loss surgery, there’s ahigher risk of complications for the patient the second time around. Luckily, both Misty and Amanda made it through their surgeries with flying colors, and without complications.
Misty Looks Great After Weight Loss
The Pounds Have Melted Away
Though it’s unclear how much weightMistyhas lost since receiving weight-loss surgery, she looked like a different person in a December 2023 TikTok post.This clip was filmed about ten months after Misty’s bariatric surgery,and in the looped image, Misty’s face is skinnier than it has ever been - she is almost unrecognizable. More importantly, Misty no longer needs diabetes medication.
In response to the post, Amanda wrote, “Big sis is the littlest sis now. I am so proud of you @Doll1976 always have been. You are my goals. There are no words to express how thankful I am to call you my big sis. Love you.”
Misty’s weight loss wasundoubtedly inspired by the extraordinary weight-loss journeys of her famous sisters. When1000-lb Sisterspremiered, Tammy weighed almost 700 pounds, and Amy weighed over 400 pounds. Since embarking on the path to health and fitness,Tammy lost 440 pounds, while Amy lost 125 pounds. Not to be left out, their brother, Chris, also had bariatric surgery during season 3 and has since lost 150 pounds. Throughout the years, the Slaton siblings have lost a thousand pounds combined, and they’re just getting started.
The Slatons have traced the origins of their weight gain back to their difficult childhoods.They attribute it to genetics, emotional eating, and socioeconomic factors. Luckily, Misty and all the other Slaton siblings have been able to break the cycle - they inspire others who want to lose weight.1000-lb Sistersseason 6will likely follow Misty and the rest of the Slatons as they continue their weight-loss journeys together.
1000-Lb Sistersseasons 1-5 can be streamed on MAX and Discovery Plus.
37 years old
Lost 440 pounds
36 years old
Lost 125 pounds
44 years old
Lost 150 pounds
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Lost 300+ pounds
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