Valentines Update (False Alarm - No Complications) + Clarifications

Starting Weight: 275 lbs (Jan 6, 2009)
Last week - 158 lbs
Today - 152 lbs

Im back down and loving it. I guess it was water weight. I got a lot of comments on last weeks video and you know something, its ok to freak out sometimes. Its normal guyz! Understand that I was a very big person for 26 yrs of my life and when I see the scale go up, of course im going to be like omg, im gaining! Im in maintance mode and I have maintained my weight of 150 for 5 months straight and that was my 1st big gain of 8 lbs so please do not send me comments that I have an eating disorder or that im anorexic. Those comments coming from some of my subscribers are very disappointing and truly gets me upset. I will never be one of those chicks that see's herself fat and continues to lose weight until shes bones. If that was the case, I would have dropped below 150 a very long time ago! I am being misunderstood. I think that im going to stop being so honest in my videos if I continue to get those comments and people getting the wrong impression about my journey.

As for my getting another fill - I will continue to hold off and remain at 3cc's with no restriction. I want to see if I can maintain my weight loss on my own and see how much my eating habits have changed mentally. It will be quite a test!

I also forgot to mention in this video that I am truly sorry if I offended anyone when I said "having wls is like being anorexic or balemic - your throw up all the time!" That is not always true and I apologize for that. I understand now that being at 6cc's with the band might have been a little too tight for me and that might have been the cause of me getting sick all the time. When I was at 5.6 cc's just before reaching goal, I never threw up. I just have to find my comfort zone if I ever decide to get another fill adjustment to avoid getting sick. I was at 6cc's for 4 1/2 months and got sick every other day. Now that im at 3cc's after an emergency unfill in Jan 2010 and emptying half of my band out, I have not gotten sick once. Of course being at this level, I have no restriction and can pretty much eat whatever I want - its all about control and being on my own now. I have to know when to stop and eat the right foods to maintain.

Happy Valentines Everyone. I'll see you guyz in Vegas on Thursday!

Category:

People & Blogs

Tags:

• lapband
• wls
• weight loss surgery
• plastic surgery
• no complications
• las vegas meet & greet
• misunderstood

[kissnyuszi]

I viewed this video first today.. but commented on the Vegas one first. You look fantastic. You know..when people start leaving upsetting comments on your vids.. it kind of means you've made it. Successful people.. or even a successful video (lots and lots of views) will get torn to shreds at some point. I have one single video that has received a huge amount of attention (a travel video about Australia) & I get abuse too!! Maybe as soon as you see a negative comment, quickly delete it! xox

[MegaFierceness]

Don't stop being real Mel forget the haters you look great! Thats why alot of people like your videos b/c you are so real don't let a few haters change that!

[caribbeanjunki09]

God Mel i CANNOT wait to get to my weight goal and look like you ! you are shining like a star! you've earned every bit of it! you look fabulous! I want to wear THAT outfit too! thanks for this video, what you say is all sooo true,im scared too.GREAT job mel you did it! You are true and real and thank you for that>Keep sharing ur videos w us plz! :)

[cng1377]

I wanted to ask you a few questions.

Did you have any pain in your knees, back or feet that you dont have anymore?

How much did lap band cost?

Was the pain unbearable after plastic surgery? Did you feel like you would open or anything?

How did you find your plastic surgeon and can you tell me about him?

How much was your plane ticket?

I know this is strange, but did you lose weight on your feet?

Did the butt lift really make a difference were you able to choose how big you wanted to go?

[cng1377]

OMG, I cant believe that spmeone came at you that way. Please dont let haters like that discourage you from being real. you are probably the realist person on youtube, I honestly do not know what i would do if you decided to stop making videos. You inspire so many people including me. You make me cry, you give me hope for the future and i love you so much for that, i wish i had a friend like you.Ignore the haters b/c you have to remember that the haters are out there and hating is what they do.

[rozzied]

MY SHERO, Girl haters will hate. Don't listen to those who are dieing for your dedication and willpower. I totally get that after what you've been through and the lengths you have gone to , to get to your goal weight, that gaining weight is NOT AN OPTION. You have inspired so many of us that no matter how much or how little we lose in any given week , we know because of you and others that WE TOO CAN GET TO GOAL. Keep it coming REAL. We need you.

[ms3lashanda]

you look good

[ms3lashanda]

you kook good

[ruizcorona]

Mel.... I love you being real. Don't let them haters try to change the fact that you are who you are. You say it like it is... To be honest, YOU are helping many of us who find inspiration in you and the time and hard work you invested in yourself is fab!.....F***K 'EM!

[CoCoBandster]

I am getting a bootie...just as soon as my my bankruptcy is discharged...LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL­!

You look marvelous...Love ya Mel!