MamaMichelle Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 I think I mentioned that on Jan 16th I went back to the OCC so that my mom could be banded... (she is doing great by the way down 30lbs since christmas which includes weight lost on her preop) anyways I saw Dr. Ortiz and he was so impressed with my progress he asked me to do an interview with him for his series of You Tube videos. I am pretty private about being banded (I didn't even tell my mom till 8 months after getting the band when she knew I wouldn't have been able to lose the weight on my own since so many other attempts always failed) but I decided to do the video anyway- I figured that if seeing my results would help anyone choose to take the steps to better their health by getting the band then it was worth being up front about it! So the link is below... I look terrible, the lighting is too bright and I had only had like 4hrs of sleep before getting on the plane for my mom's surgery but here you go: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNewLife Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 I think I mentioned that on Jan 16th I went back to the OCC so that my mom could be banded... (she is doing great by the way down 30lbs since christmas which includes weight lost on her preop) anyways I saw Dr. Ortiz and he was so impressed with my progress he asked me to do an interview with him for his series of You Tube videos. I am pretty private about being banded (I didn't even tell my mom till 8 months after getting the band when she knew I wouldn't have been able to lose the weight on my own since so many other attempts always failed) but I decided to do the video anyway- I figured that if seeing my results would help anyone choose to take the steps to better their health by getting the band then it was worth being up front about it! So the link is below... I look terrible, the lighting is too bright and I had only had like 4hrs of sleep before getting on the plane for my mom's surgery but here you go: Congrats Michelle! You are have done so great and you looked wonderful~! The pictures you have posted through out your journey are such a motivator for us! Keep up the good work and again congrats! Carrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CottonwoodAZ Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Your to hard on yourself. Great video! I watched them all before I went and would have loved to have heard yours! People are going to see you and run to mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudiM Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 I think I mentioned that on Jan 16th I went back to the OCC so that my mom could be banded... (she is doing great by the way down 30lbs since christmas which includes weight lost on her preop) anyways I saw Dr. Ortiz and he was so impressed with my progress he asked me to do an interview with him for his series of You Tube videos. I am pretty private about being banded (I didn't even tell my mom till 8 months after getting the band when she knew I wouldn't have been able to lose the weight on my own since so many other attempts always failed) but I decided to do the video anyway- I figured that if seeing my results would help anyone choose to take the steps to better their health by getting the band then it was worth being up front about it! So the link is below... I look terrible, the lighting is too bright and I had only had like 4hrs of sleep before getting on the plane for my mom's surgery but here you go: Hi Michelle, I was at the clinic when you were there with you mom. I was (and still am) impressed with you weigh loss, attitude - just everything. You are doing so good - you did great on the interview. Keep up the good work - you really inspire me and I am sure others too! Judi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 GREAT JOB!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferJS Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Oh wow Michelle...thanks for continuing to be here on the forum...you are truly inspiring for us new to bandland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimColaGirl Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 You have had great success. Congratulations! :-D I subscribe to the OCC channel on YouTube so I saw this video as soon as they uploaded it a few days ago. Your story is truly inspirational and you are a great role model for us new bandsters. I am 25 days post op and your story really inspired me. Thanks for changing your mind and doing the video for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycoolbutterfly Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Wow Michelle, You look great! I didn't realize that he interviewed so many people before and after. He should post a link to all of his videos, especially the post-op initial, 6-8 weeks, etc... Good reference tools for everyone. Thanks for posting the link. Good job! =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Wow Michelle, Great Job!! Well Done. Thanks for being here. You seem to have a lot of energy and did a great job of telling it like it is. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothereanymore Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Great job, very professional and you look amazing! Thank you so much for doing this, our band has made such a difference in our lives and you have been such a great spokesperson for it. The video is very honest and it really plays well, I believe you’ll really make a difference in people’s lives when they see this. You should be really proud of this! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolek Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Hi Michelle great job with the interview. Its funny but you sounded different to your voice in my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazn Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 First off, you were beautiful, Michelle. Secondly, what a great speaker you are. And yes, you did sound so different in my head also. Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OICU812 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I was there getting a fill when they filmed your video. Very nicely done. Hope your Mom is doing just as great. You look great in the video, but folks she looks even better in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I think you did great in the video too Mama Michelle! You look wonderful and you are a good speaker!!! Way to go chicolina! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeBe Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Great job girl! You looked absolutely gorgeous! Great interview - you have such a sunny personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbynnoel Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 I didn't catch this original post but I'm so glad I found it today. You did a great interview and you've inspired me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbynnoel Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 I should add....happy year anniversary on the band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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