article_snippet: Six years later Michelle Stiglitz, from Staten Island, New York managed to slim down by following a grueling diet and exercise plan - but Michelle Stiglitz, from Staten Island, New York restricting regimen wasn't sustainable and Michelle Stiglitz, from Staten Island, New York soon began piling the pounds back on, gaining 120lbs.
article_snippet: In 2013 however, Michelle Stiglitz, from Staten Island, New York underwent lap band surgery to help control her weight, and was soon inspired to start running. '
article_snippet: Shocking transformation: Michelle Stiglitz, from Staten Island, New York, lost 135lbs after having lap band surgery in 2013 .
article_snippet: Starting out: Before Michelle Stiglitz, from Staten Island, New York lost the weight (L), Michelle joined a running team and began training for Michelle Stiglitz, from Staten Island, New York
article_snippet: It was difficult and painful when I was heavier,' Michelle Stiglitz, from Staten Island, New York recalled. '
article_snippet: When the weight slowly crept back onto Michelle frame, Michelle finally considered lap band surgery, which is intended to reduce the quantity of food consumed.
highlights_snippet: Michelle Stiglitz, from Staten Island, New York had lap band surgery to combat Michelle Stiglitz, from Staten Island, New York weight gain in 2013 .
  