Summary
- Chris Combs lost 150 lbs post-bariatric surgery but awaits skin removal surgery clearance.
- The doctor hasn't approved Chris for skin removal and wants him to stabilize his weight first.
- Chris Combs' weight loss journey was inspired by siblings Tammy and Amy Slaton.
1000-Lb Sisters star Chris Combs has lost a significant amount of weight since bariatric surgery, but it has left him with excess skin that he hasn't had surgically removed yet. The series centers around the weight-loss journeys of sisters Amy Slaton and Tammy Slaton, but their brother, Chris, has been there for his sisters since the show premiered in 2020. Inspired by his famous sisters, Chris went on his own incredible weight-loss journey.
Chris grew up in Illinois alongside Amy and Tammy and their other two sisters: Misty Wentworth and Amanda Halterman. The 1000-lb Sisters season 5 stars were raised by a single mother and developed bad eating habits during their childhoods. Chris weighed 450 pounds when he made his television debut, but he has since shed 150 pounds through diet, exercise, and bariatric surgery. Losing so much weight so fast has left him with excess skin that he has yet to have it surgically removed.
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Chris Is Eager To Have Skin Removal Surgery
His Doctor Hasn't Cleared Him Yet
During 1000-lb Sisters season 4, episode 3, in a scene posted to YouTube by TLC Australia, Chris asked his wife, Brittany Combs, to help him measure his waist. He wanted to know what his waist size would be if he didn't have the extra skin. His waist turned out to be 46" around under all the skin when it used to be 66". Chris explained the challenges of having all this excess skin. "You got all this loose blubber, or skin, running around," said Chris, adding, "Then you gotta worry about sweat, body odor."
Chris lamented the fact that the excess skin was taking a toll on his self-confidence.
As usual, he made a joke of the whole situation, likening himself to a flying squirrel. When his wife, Brittany, lovingly insisted that he was not a flying squirrel, Chris said, "I am. I could jump off a building and glide to the next state." It's that kind of fun-loving, self-deprecating humor that's made Chris a favorite on 1000-lb Sisters.
Chris was very eager to remove excess skin, but his bariatric surgeon, Dr. Eric Smith, didn't think he was ready. Despite Chris losing an incredible amount of weight, Dr. Smith explained that a plastic surgeon would want to see that Chris's weight had stabilized. He also asked Chris to lose another 50 pounds before he'd even consider approving him for surgery.
Chris Combs' Weight Loss Journey
He Had Sleeve By Surgery
1000-lb Sisters star Chris embarked on his weight-loss journey alongside his step-sisters, Tammy and Amy. Wanting to emulate their weight loss success for the sake of a healthier and more fulfilling life, Chris recognized the need for medical intervention to address his deteriorating health. During 1000-lb Sisters season 3, Chris underwent gastric sleeve by surgery, and the pounds quickly melted away. According to the Cleveland Clinic, a sleeve by involves removing a large piece of the stomach, reducing it to just a narrow sleeve.
Chris After Weight Loss
He Ran A 5K
In March, a slimmed-down Chris finishing a 5k run. The caption reads, " when riding a rollercoaster for the first time was a big deal for @chris.combs.5243? Well, Chris just left that thrill in the dust by finishing his first 5k this past weekend!" Like his sisters, Tammy and Amy, Chris' weight loss transformation has been extraordinary.
"The main reason I want surgery is because my dad ed away at age 57. He was between 400-500 pounds. I am 41. I want to be around my family. They are my everything."
Though losing weight isn't easy, Chris made it look like fun, which viewers appreciated. In addition to adding more levity to the show, Chris also brought an emotional layer. Chris struggled with weight for most of his life, but he explained he wanted to get serious about losing weight now because he's reaching the age that his father was when he died. "The main reason I want surgery is because my dad ed away at age 57," Chris explained, adding, "He was between 400-500 pounds. I am 41. I want to be around my family. They are my everything."
Chris Isn't The Only Slaton Struggling With Excess Skin
They've All Lost Weight
Watching his siblings has been crucial in inspiring Chris to continue to lose weight. His sister, Amy, has lost 125 pounds since the show premiered, while his other sister, Tammy, has lost over 400 pounds. Not to be left out, Misty and Amanda had bariatric surgery in 2023. Amanda reportedly already had bariatric surgery in 2014 before appearing on the show. Fans of the show have enjoyed watching the Slatons lose all their weight over the years and have felt inspired by their incredible, impressive journeys.
Significant weight loss has left all the Slatons with excess skin, but especially Tammy.
Since their weight loss is relatively recent, it will likely be a while before any of the Slatons are cleared for skin removal surgery. Not only do they all have more weight to lose, they will each have to prove that their weight has stabilized. Comment below to let us know what you think about the weight loss journeys of the 1000-lb Sisters stars.
Tammy Slaton |
37 years old |
Lost 440 pounds |
Diet, exercise, weight-loss surgery |
Amy Slaton |
36 years old |
Lost 125 pounds |
Diet, exercise, weight-loss surgery |
Chris Combs |
44 years old |
Lost 150 pounds |
Diet, exercise, weight-loss surgery |
Amanda Halterman |
43 years old |
Lost 300+ pounds |
Had weight-loss surgery (twice) |
Misty Slaton Wentworth |
48 years old |
Unknown |
Had weight-loss surgery |
1000-lb Sisters seasons 1-5 can be streamed on Discovery +.
Sources: TLC Australia/YouTube, Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Eric Smith/Instagram
- Seasons
- 6
- Streaming Service(s)
- TLC GO
- Main Genre
- Reality
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