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'How is Caleb Willingham getting this food?': Fans question rehab facility's working as '1000-lb Sisters' star self-sabotages

'1000-lb Sisters' star Caleb Willingham died at the age of 40

STURGIS, KENTUCKY: '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 has extensively featured the fall of Caleb Willingham's health. He was seen weighing 537lbs in Episode 3. 

The late star was seen confessing that he was "emotionally eating" after Tammy Slaton left the rehab. This made fans question the rehab facility's work.

How can someone who went to a weight loss facility gain 37lbs in 2 weeks? Do they not monitor patients' weight every day? Can patients eat whatever they want to eat in the rehab facility? A lot of questions emerged as Caleb started gaining weight.

A fan questioned, "They don't monitor what the patients eat in this rehab?" Another shocked fan wrote, "537lbs That means he was probably closer to 550lbs." 

Another wondered, "What kind of facility has patients for long extended periods of time and there’s no progress? I think they’re just interested in their income and insurance payments. They don’t truly care."

Seeing Caleb confess about "emotional eating," one questioned, "How is Caleb emotionally eating in rehab?" "DAMN Caleb just exploding. How true is Dr. Smith about Tammy eating from the same sources he is eating from. He is emotionally eating. He is self sabotaging. I think Caleb needs a therapist, and support to stop his emotional bad eating," tweeted another.

A fan claimed, "If you are in a weight loss facility for morbidly obese people, how do you gain 37 pounds in 2 weeks. How is Caleb getting this food when they’re diet is “supervised”. Is he getting Uber eats delivered through his window."

Which rehab center was '1000-lb Sisters' late star Caleb Willingham admitted to?

Caleb was admitted to Windsor Lane Rehabilitation Center in Ohio. When he went to rehab, Caleb was weighing more than 700 pounds.

He managed to have lost 200 pounds. But things started circling back when Caleb saw his newfound love Tammy leaving the rehab after him being rejected for discharge from the facility.

When did Tammy Slaton and Caleb Willingham get married?

Tammy and Caleb met each other in the rehab center. After 3 weeks of spending time together and getting to know each other, Caleb proposed to Tammy in the parking lot.

Their proposal was captured on camera. Caleb said to Tammy, "It’s just been a short time, but I know without a doubt you are the most beautiful, amazing, wonderful person I’ve ever known." 

When Caleb asked "Will you marry me?" to Tammy, she immediately responded with a yes. The couple tied the knot at the rehab facility on November 19, 2022.

How did '1000-lb Sisters' star Caleb Willingham die?

On July 1, 2023, Tammy shared the death news of her husband Caleb to People. He was found "unresponsive" at the age of 40. Announcing the death news, Tammy said, "I am devastated to share the news of my husband’s passing. He was my best friend and I loved him dearly."

The actual reason for death was not revealed by the family. But, there are claims that Caleb, 40, died of complications faced after excessive weight gain.

'1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 releases new episodes every Tuesday at 9 pm ET on TLC.