On 1000-lb Sisters, Tammy hasn't been able to achieve all of her weight loss goals, and many viewers think that Dr. Younan Nowzaradan (aka Dr. Now) from My 600-lb Life is the only person who can help Tammy. On the show, she has been advised by several doctors, but the reality star has yet to make any weight loss progress. From Dr. Now's zero tolerance for excuses to Tammy's former doctor Dr. Procter's more amicable approach to dealing with his patients, here's why 1000-lb Sisters fans think that Tammy needs Dr. Now immediately.
The principal focus of Tammy and her sister Amy's journeys on 1000-lb Sisters is their desire to lose enough weight to qualify for bariatric surgery. Although both Slaton sisters desperately needed to slim down in order to improve their health, Tammy has faced some hazards due to her food addiction. From having a blood clot in her lungs to dealing with severe complications from COVID-19, Tammy has had a lot of health scares. Tammy and her fellow 1000-lb Sisters cast members are all painfully aware that if the reality star doesn't lose weight, she may not have much time left. Although Amy was able to meet her weight loss goals and get a bariatric operation, Tammy hasn't made considerable progress.
Even though Tammy has been seeing doctors throughout her entire 1000-lb Sisters journey, the reality star hasn't managed to lose enough pounds to resolve her health issues. In fact, Tammy was criticized by her former physicians for her inability to commit to diets. Recently, Tammy checked herself into a rehab facility to deal with her food addiction, and while that's positive news for fans who are rooting for Tammy, some viewers think that Dr. Now could give Tammy the help she's been waiting for. On My 600-lb Life, Dr. Now is known for being harsh with his patients. He doesn't mince words when he's frustrated with insufficient weight loss, and often reminds his clients how close they are to having severe health problems or worse. While some criticize Dr. Now for lacking a soothing bedside manner, others think his attitude motivates his patients to adhere to their life-saving diets.
Dr. Procter took a friendly approach as he tried to help Tammy on 1000-lb Sisters, but some audiences think that he wasn't tough enough on the reality star. Regrettably, Tammy actually gained weight on season 2. Fans speculate that if Dr. Now had treated Tammy, she would've made more progress. One change that Dr. Now would've likely made to Tammy's diet is banning soda. One Reddit user, LostInTheFog212, wrote, "Dr. Now NEVER would have let Amy and Tammy have ANY sugary drinks or food." However, Dr. Procter allowed some room in Tammy's diet for soda. Another user, dawg1157 commented, "Procter seems like a good dude, but he's way too soft with both Amy and Tammy." Dr. Now would be stricter about Tammy's diet than the 1000-lb Sisters star's previous physicians have been, which many fans think could save Tammy's life.
1000-lb Sisters fans are frustrated with Tammy's attempts to lose weight and think that an expert like Dr. Now could improve the reality star's chances of losing significant pounds. He's famous for being brutally honest with his patients, which is just what Tammy needs to get her act together. Viewers hope that Dr. Now can take a break from My 600-lb Life to help Tammy lose weight on 1000-lb Sisters.
Sources: LostInTheFog212/Reddit, dawg1157/Reddit