Michelle Stiglitz , from New York , Staten Island , was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome ( PCOS ) in 2000 . She had lap band surgery to combat her weight gain in 2013 . Since her surgery , she has completed two half marathons and is now training to run 26.2 miles at the Staten Island City Marathon in November .
Michelle Stiglitz , from Staten Island , New York , was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome ( PCOS ) in 2000 . She had lap band surgery to combat her weight gain in 2013 . Since her surgery , she has completed two half marathons and is now training to run 26.2 miles at the New York City Marathon in November .