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 . Her doctor told her that she would never be able to have children and that it could lead to death if not treated properly.
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 .