Since making his television debut, Chris has lost a significant amount of weight, which has enhanced his life in many ways. It improved the quality of it and boosted his confidence. With all the extra energy, he can now do more than he ever thought possible, including travel. He recently turned his newfound zest for life into his career. While he continues to work as a manager at McDonald’s, the 1000-lb Sisters season 6 star also recently expanded his career as a reality television star. None of it would have been possible if Chris hadn’t lost weight.
Chris’ Weight-Loss Timeline
He Lost 150 Pounds Fast
Watching Amy and Tammy lose weight inspired Chris to go on his own weight-loss journey. The 1000-lb Sisters season 6 star wanted to lose weight so he could be around for his family. Chris’s father was overweight and died when he was around the same age. Chris didn’t want the same fate to happen to him, so he decided to do something about it. In addition to all of that, he also wanted to inspire his daughter, who had started to struggle with her weight. He wanted to show her losing weight was possible.

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Chris’ Plateau Almost Sidelined Him
He Was Told To Lose Another 60 Pounds
Chris’ journey was going well until he hit a weight-loss plateau during 1000-lb Sisters season 6. After initially shedding pounds quickly, his progress slowed down dramatically. This was distressing because Chris was desperate to remove all the excess skin left behind by his rapid weight loss. He was devastated when his doctor said he wanted Chris to lose another 60 pounds first. Chris didn’t let his disappointment stop him for long. In fact, he doubled his efforts and got back on track.
Chris Had Skin Removal Surgery
“The Best Journey That I’ve Ever Decided To Take”

After his surgery, Chris and Brittany walk out of the hospital together, and he already looks like a sliver of his former self; Chris is thrilled with his results. He was excited about finally being able to keep up with his grandchildren and his wife. Chris accomplished everything he set his mind to, and it’s such an inspiration. The best part is that he did it all with a good attitude and a smile on his face.
Tammy and Amy are still working towards losing enough weight to be approved for skin removal surgery.
While several Slaton siblings wanted skin removal surgery, Chris was the first to achieve his goal. Skin removal surgery consists of several procedures. Chris started by having his surgeon remove the skin around his chest. During 1000-lb Sisters season 6, he said he’d start there and see how it went. If he has good results and can tolerate the pain, he’ll move on to the skin around his belly. Tammy and Amy are still working towards losing enough weight to be approved for skin removal surgery.
Chris Looks So Much Slimmer At His First Convention
“Come On Out And See Us”
Name | Chris Combs |
Birthday | October 29, 1980 (44 years old) |
Marital status | Married to Brittany Combs |
Children | 2 Children, 3 Grandchildren |
Weight lost | More than 150 pounds |