By admin on Jul 31, 2010 in Diet & Fitness
Reporting live from Bronx NY – Im at my best friends house so sorry for the poor video quality. There is a lot of things going on in this video. I discuss personal problems or struggles I’ve been having that I havn’t really told anyone. I had 4 sutures that are spitting out from my tummy tuck. I’ve been very concerned and stressed out it for about 2 weeks and no one really could help me here because everyone says that they dont want to touch me because they didn’t perform the surgery. Thank god my lapband surgeon refered me to his friend who is a plastic surgeon and he is going to see me on April 5th and be my follow up plastic surgeon. Its a big sigh of relief. I must say that plastic surgery can cause a big strain of emotional distress. If anyone out there is going to have plastic surgery, please be ready for it because u will go through a lot of emotions. Stress, breakdowns, depression, etc. I’ve also learned that I got to take it easy on myself and let myself heal. I am doing too much too fast which might be the cause of me not healing the right way. With that said, I will probably pull out of the 5K im scheduled to run in April due the hold I have to put on exercise and training. I had a fill of 2.5 brining me to 5.5cc’s. I felt immediate restriction when I put something in my mouth and the skinny vanilla latte I had from starbucks today took me about an hour to finish compared to my usual 5 minutes. I will eventually discuss my fill adjustment with my family later …
i feel sad for you because you are so unhappy with yourself and constantly having something ‘done’. Physically it just seems like you overdo it. lapband, plastic surgery, and permanent makeup?…luv yourself babe and listen to your family. I am glad that you are doing well
nurvahnah | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
good to see you mel feel better. please relax and heal. hope things go well with your new follow up surgeon.
bobosmomma | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
looking great!!!! Glad you have restriction.
ladyjedi | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
glad to see you are looking more relaxed. i hope this fill helps you and you get your plastic surgery worries taken care of. best of luck!
romina9983 | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
Mel that’s so sad the Doctor’s won’t see you. I’m so happy that you found someone who cares enough who will God bless him:)
JustMeTVee | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
I am so happy for you that someone will see you. I wish you all the best! good for you,its your body and you know if you need a fill…… I understand my girlfriend worries when I PB alot I love her and it is hard to see her upset when I know I am causing it.
danyett | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
Mel so glad to see you. Take it slow. I see the surgeon Thurs to get my date. Tried to find you on facebook but there are 500 Melamie Cruz’s. How do I find you. I’m Debora powell Smith on fb. Could you send request. Hugs Deb
bunnybeetle | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
I’m glad you made the best decision for yourself! you seem very happy so that makes me happy too! Hawaii huh??? MAYBE I’LL COME ALONG THIS TIME AND BY THAT TIME I’LL HAVE VACATION TIME!!!!! YAY!!!! I know you’ll have a much better time maintaining your weight now.. good luck babes:)
newMike4life | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
same thing happened to me ……atfer i had my son!……i went to work to early……it was bad….but i will pray for you girl!!!!!!!!!!!!love ya!
PDWhiteGirl | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
i am glad you got your fill i your make up looks good to =)
sajwa209 | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
The reason we got the band is so we wouldn’t have to do it on are on. I hope everything is okay with your plastic surgery wishing you the best
Angel89014 | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
Hi Mel, glad you decided to get a fill.I cant imagine having to deal with the stresses of family not being supportive. I realize they love you and are concerned and don’t want to you suffering through the trials that come with the lap band. However, It is YOUR body and your not doing anything harmful, you are doing this to become the best you can be for yourself. A heart healthy and fit person. Try to listen to the Dr. orders!!!! Slow down a bit.Love to ya ! Good luck with the family chat :-0
melijean36 | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
Glad to see a smile on your beautiful face. You, Wendy and Kris along with a few others are my favorites to watch. Glad you decided to get a fill. I will be banded soon, hopefully by May or June. I have 3 more test that are scheduled for April then I will get my surgery date. Will keep you posted. I plan to start my videos when I get my surgery date. I’ve been getting all of my pictures together. I’m so excited. I hope to join everyone in Hawaii in 2011. Keep up the good work.
francisbee2000 | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
thanks for sharing
taye81 | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
Wow, I hadn’t even considered follow up care after plastics out of country. I’m so glad you did this video, and that your spirits are still high. You are an inspiration
Sunnedae | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
Just letting u know that the smallest fill can make a BIG difference. When u get close to your sweet spot, start getting them in small increments. I was at 6.9..she put in .6..I couldnt swallow water..she took out .3 and I have perfect restriction. So yea its a touchy thing. Good luck..you r doing great!…Pam
misslilly1973 | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
Yes please take it easy and relax your body has gone threw so much sweetie give it months before you do crazy exercise take it from someone who knows lol
I love you and so glad you got a fill this will help with what you want from not exercising right now …you look beautiful …love and lots and lots of hugs…love rosemary
gastricRose | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
I’m so glad you got your fill & that it wasn’t as much as before. I hope this will help you maintaine without having to Pb alot like before. I’m also glad you are taking a break from extreme exercise to heal. You can probably still walk the treatmill for exercise tho. I hope you will be able to relax some & not worry about hunger & overeating. Your doing great & doing what is best for you.
wade2uskinny | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
Hey Mel..So VERY happy to see you. Mama slow it down with the excercise. Good for the fill YAY. Hawaii OMG I’m so in like swimwear I’ll one year and 4months by then if i get surgery in april 2010.BTW i start my liquid diet on monday March 29 a lil anxious about it but its gotta be done. Ms Skymoon82 You look marvelous my dear. Take care and thanks you for sharing. Again I know u hear this alot but your so inspirational to me! God bless you MUCHO! XoXo :0)
Gotta have MaxFaith LoL
maxfaith28 | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
Congrats on the restriction and gettin a plastic surg to check ya out
omg hawawii wow I’m so there! Love the eyeliner, I’ve thought about that before.
TorresNY155 | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
Girl, you have made it this far. I KNOW you can do ANYTHING you set your mind to. Hugs!!
PSJ71 | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
Hey p.s. the meet and greet you said next year – did you mean August 2010? I am SO freaked out as I’ve been talking about going to Hawaii for months. Now I have an excuse!!
MsSamlap | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
Always appreciate you sharing — have a great weekend!
kissnyuszi | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
I hope yr wounds heal quickly Melanie. I can hardly wait to be in a position where I don’t have to eat a ton of food to stop myself frome feeling hungry. I hope 5.5 cc’s is a good number for you. If you didn’t get restriction, statistics say that you would have regained all your weight back within 2 to 5 years. My doctor knows I can set my mind to the task of losing weight, but keeping it off permanently instead of yo-yo-ing? That’s why I’m gonna be banded, to stop the yo-yo-ing & obesity!
kissnyuszi | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply
I love seeing your updates – it sounds like you are in a better place. I think your decision to do a fill was right for you. I agree that it’s a personal decision. You have earned a little break from having to do it on your own… afterall – it is there to help you!!! I hope everything heals in a hurry!
LittleLessShan | Jul 31, 2010 | Reply