WGN Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling shares how weight loss surgery changed his life

Loyal WGN News viewers have watched Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling's weight loss for months. However, few know the struggles off the air that culminated in his transformation.

[@ellenchavez2043]

I love Tom Skilling and will miss him. Hope he's training the next generation to do it right!

[@bugalaman]

Mean spirited fat shaming is wrong, but fat criticism is not. It is scientifically unhealthy to be obese. I'm 80+ pounds overweight, and really need to do something about it. Props to Tom for doing an awesome job.

[@calrivera8301]

the people who love you and you love would be heart broken forever if they lost you because of your weight issues. what a way to go. you're better than that! and you deserve the rewards that comes with all that hard work. if no one loves you. remember that love loves you.

[@ChicagoBirdGirl]

We need Tom to be around for many years. You look great! Kudos!

[@selena-565]

I smiled when I first noticed the weightloss. He looks so good. So happy. Its incredible. Chicago loves you Tom!

[@chicagowsox212]

So happy for Skilling. Seems like a nice, caring guy

[@noelc.2007]

Agree 💯Humble, smart, kind Gentleman ❤

[@edwardthach1849]

God bless Tom Skilling. Humanizing and inspiring story. Glad to see him living a better healthier life. It's motivating.

[@Emachine789]

What a great guy. And weather man. The best.

[@noelc.2007]

Agree 💯Humble, smart, kind Gentleman ❤

[@steelers4life75]

Mr. Skilling makes WGN as great as it is. Remember watching him every day for 12yrs while I loved in Chicago. So happy that he's healthy and feeling alive. Couldn't happen to a better human being.

[@TELEVISIONARCHIVES]

I was so worried about him because he's such an icon for WGN. He did the right thing and he looks great. Love ya Tom

[@CKru8789]

Way to Go Tom! It’s incredible how different he looks now!

[@pennymartin3821]

Tom I'am so proud of you, You go Dude. Penny Martin, Rockwell,NC

[@mcg1111]

You motivate me Tom

[@hellokimmy9689]

Congrats Tom❗🤗

[@edgarperezlfwl]

Way to go Mr. Skilling . WE NEED YOU !

[@BaronVonUngernSternberg24]

This is so sweet to see. Love Tom Skilling

[@grahamn4687]

I’m happy Tom is feeling happy and healthy but he has never been an embarrassment to himself or his station! He has been the best weatherman in the country for years and his shape can never change that!

[@macktravels68]

A legend!! I grew up in Chicago in the 80’s and 90’s with Tom as our weather man! What a great person.

[@noelc.2007]

Agree 💯Humble, smart, kind Gentleman ❤

[@lisadonnell3492]

I had it in 2002. Went from 380 to 135. Just a wonderful new life it gave me. I was on my way to knee/hip replacement and diabetes, or heart issues. I had gastric bypass.

[@deborahconnelly7433]

I had the gastric bypass in 2002. I was 280. I'm only 5.2 inches. 18 years later I am down to 125. The surgery was the best gift to myself and my family. It is a scary and difficult decision to make. I don't mention the surgery unless someone sees a old picture of me. If the ask I tell them. It is a personal decision that a person has to make on their own. You

[@raybod1775]

My sister-in-law did the diet without the surgery and lost all her excess weight this year because I told her I hit -100 pound weight loss by cutting back quantity of food over years.

[@Nan-59]

That's awesome for you both!

[@MrGeorgewf]

Keto Low Carb No sugar

[@lesliemartin2901]

Looking great Tom! Very inspiring!

[@Louie2031]

Looking great Tom Skilling.....

[@bigbub5219]

Good for you. Have always liked your report at any size. Super man.

[@marketingempire8925]

Love him ❤ Wishing him a very long happy and healthy life!🙏🏽 He's literally my favorite meteorologist ever since childhood 🤗❗

[@lenoraberendt750]

You are so loved, Tom. Congratulations and stay healthy! 💕

[@chardelraconner2166]

! know its a great feeling 2 1/2 the weight off your shoulders TOM SK!LL!NG.. Just know ILLINOIS SK!LLS the atmospheric tears are joy from the reels 💜💛

[@ronjohn200]

Awesome Tom 👍

[@hbcarla]

I love Tom. I’m so happy for him. He is such an inspiration.

[@arms5786]

He is so cool. I wish someone would write book about him and mark the youngest brother

[@jacobweber7078]

He is unrecognizable. I thought I was watching FOX32 for a second.

[@terrybatman]

Can't believe how this guy is related to Jeff skilling of enron.

[@raehouse]

I am so happy he is feeling so good and healthy.. I’ve been a fan since day one- don’t even live in the area anymore.. but he’s one of my hero’s. I used to attend his Fermi Lab events and they were a huge impact on me....It’s not easy to take control and do what he did...and he’s done a great job !!!

[@jeanlewis615]

Wow Tom Proud of you. Look wonderful.

[@ellenfoss1206]

Congratulations to you Tom on your weight loss!! My prayers go to you Tom on your losing weight!! I am very proud of you!! Maybe you can get me moving on my weight loss!!

[@gato0082]

God Bless him ✝️🙏✨💚💚💚💚

[@joshuasmith6439]

Oh my goodness Tom Skilling this is freakin' awesome! We are so happy for you!!

[@phlewis86]

Wow that's great.

[@redmanr5522]

Tom Skilling is the Tom Brady of meteorologists! he needs to be around.

[@bigbub5219]

If only our govener would see this. Illinois has a man who looks bad on tv.

[@Nan-59]

I need to lose weight myself so I have no room to talk, but our Governor would feel so much better if he dropped some pounds.

[@waleyefish9026]

Great Job! Try to keep from stretching your New & Improved stomach. You can do it!!1👍

[@rsgabrys3080]

---------- life is as unpredictable as the weather....to take the edge off we turn to something of comfort as shelter from the storm....don't beat yourself up Tom.....a past testament to delicious Chicago cuisine ------ new revised slim version of Tom appears you just graduated from Marquette

[@mikerafone4736]

good luck tom

[@mipajaro1]

Glad for him. Yet. Not being able to afford surgery. My daughter had surgery. Is ill for not eating, low iron, anemic, needs surgery.

[@jorgegalindo3694]

Good job tom✌

[@randymcdonald8413]

Good gob tom

[@MrGeorgewf]

I wonder eating so little do you get enough nutrition?

[@sam-the-man8500]

We got 2 weeks left with him CHICAGO 😢. ENJOY RETIREMENT SKINNY SKILLING.

[@frankvilla3622]

Gotta be careful with those surgery's Al Roker did the same now he's going thru some hard times

[@TELEVISIONARCHIVES]

Al Roker went to Keto two years ago. Now he has Cancer. He was warned about the risk of eating high fat.

[@jeffthevideoguy23]

It's all great if you can afford it.

[@MrGeorgewf]

Keto Low Carb No sugar No surgery needed

[@jasoncarr5379]

I am happy for you brother I was 290 in April now 230.i had Sleep apnea without the machine hard fight.

[@palehorse4447]

If you are doing it the natural way, Diet and work out, you have a lot more to be proud of even with less loss.

[@DirtyZiggy]

Its true, fat is unhealthy and good for you. God Bless!

[@Ghall60649]

I luv Tom Skilling and want him to be healthy so he can give us the weather forever but if Tom was a woman they would never let him get that big and if he was a black woman...... 👀

[@walkerstinson3634]

He looked a lot better when he was chubby