Amy Slayton star of the TLC reality series 1,000 lb's sisters has faced numerous challenges since gaining Fame including her weight loss Journey a turbulent divorce and a recent arrest since the show's debut in January 2020 viewers have closely followed slaton's ups and downs the 36-year-old has been open about her struggles and efforts to overcome them arrest on September 2nd Slayton was arrested at a zoo in Tennessee facing two charges of drug possession in two counts of child endangerment according to the Crockett County Sheriff's Department authorities emphasize that the charges are accusations and not evidence and she is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court divorce in 2023 Slayton experienced a very public separation from her husband Michael Halterman the couple who had eloped in 2017 and held a wedding in 2019 are parents to Sons Gage Dion 3 and Glenn Allen 2 season 5 of 1,000 lb's sisters highlighted the deterioration of their marriage featuring Slayton expressing her frustration about managing the household and caring for her children on her own halter man filed for divorce in March 2023 after 6 years of marriage and requested a civil restraining order to keep them 500 ft apart Slayton later described the relationship as lacking support and kindness noting that it took her time to openly discuss the issues she admitted to people that her mental health was severely impacted by the divorce affecting not only her but also her children mental health and therapy a significant confrontation with her sisters Amanda and Tammy during a trip to Florida which was shown in the show's Fifth Season LED Slayton to seek therapy despite initially resisting therapy she found it beneficial for her well-being Slayton was diagnosed with bipolar disorder depression and acute stress disorder which she linked to her turbulent experiences with Halterman she has continued therapy in medic a to manage her conditions weight loss Journey Slayton paused her weight loss efforts due to her mental health struggles acknowledging the connection between mental and physical health her highest weight was 406 lb and after qualifying for bariatric surgery in 2019 she reduced her weight to 230 lbs however she faced complications with her diet management postsurgery and unexpectedly became pregnant just 4 months after her surgery in December 202 23 Slayton reaffirmed her commitment to maintaining her health for the sake of her children and creating a healthier environment for them compared to her own upbringing she strives to be a supportive and present mother while managing her health