http://www.today.com/health/chris-christies-weight-loss-procedure-doesnt-always-work-6C9823879

Lots and lots of public figures have had some type of bariatric surgery, why is everyone so concerned with him?? I don't get it. Is it just because he's the most recent one to talk about it?

"It has the lowest EARLY complication rate”

That is the only thing they can say. It's the ONLY thing that makes it seem ok compared to the sleeve. Early complications are rare.. But what about after that? This is such a misleading thing to say. ARRGGGH!

well the good thing is if there are complications, it will surely make the news.

"It has the lowest EARLY complication rate”

That is the only thing they can say. It's the ONLY thing that makes it seem ok compared to the sleeve. Early complications are rare.. But what about after that? This is such a misleading thing to say. ARRGGGH!

LMAO! I knew Ms. AntiBand would have something to say about this!!!

I do like that the MD they spoke to said they wouldn't have recommended the band. I'm really surprised that he chose the band, I mean, if I can easily get info on the different surgeries myself, then I'm sure he had the best doctors advising him of the same. My surgeon said the same thing: "I take out more bands than I put in". For someone who's supposed to be such a smart guy, this seems like a misstep. Good on him for recognizing he had to deal with his weight problem, but really - I think he made the wrong choice!

funny... Im having surgery through the same office as him... however different doctor.. and they dont necessarily push for the band either... I even beleive i remember them saying that they are moving away from the band... I actually think this was Gov. Christie who pushed so hard to do it this way... because maybe at the time he didnt want anyone to know... The worst part is this... there was a line that said "he continues to work out with his personal trainer 4 days a week as he had done for years before the surgery" why is that guy still employed... LOL

This is news because Christie has been known to have a bully attitude and an opinion on everything, but this. He could, as he has done on other topics helped others on their journey to be healthier, but ultimately it is his choice.

funny... Im having surgery through the same office as him... however different doctor.. and they dont necessarily push for the band either... I even beleive i remember them saying that they are moving away from the band... I actually think this was Gov. Christie who pushed so hard to do it this way... because maybe at the time he didnt want anyone to know... The worst part is this... there was a line that said "he continues to work out with his personal trainer 4 days a week as he had done for years before the surgery" why is that guy still employed... LOL

Hey Lawrence I'm from NJ what office did he use?

funny... Im having surgery through the same office as him... however different doctor.. and they dont necessarily push for the band either... I even beleive i remember them saying that they are moving away from the band... I actually think this was Gov. Christie who pushed so hard to do it this way... because maybe at the time he didnt want anyone to know... The worst part is this... there was a line that said "he continues to work out with his personal trainer 4 days a week as he had done for years before the surgery" why is that guy still employed... LOL

Ummm...I worked out with a trainer for 3 years before I had my surgery. I worked out on my own even before that. Having a trainer does not make a person lose weight. With my trainer the most I would lose was 30 pounds and I always gained it back then lost it again. I was great at working out but had so many emotional issues with the weight and that wasn't something my trainer could fix. I tried everything and for me surgery was the last resort. I couldn't be happier with my results and I am still working out with my trainer.

As for the governor having the lap band, I wish him luck and say good for him deciding to have the surgery and deciding to change his life for the better. It is not the surgery I would have chosen for myself but it is a personal decision and only he can make it for himself. I don't knock anyone who decides to have any of the different gastric surgeries. Now, if they ask my opinion I will share it but other than that it's their own decision. The good news is that if the band doesn't work for him he will be able to have the sleeve.

I knew a little about the sleeve when I got my band, but it just seemed so much more drastic. My sorry excuse for a Cordinator at the time was a revision patient and I should have known better just from that alone. If she ditched her band why should I get it.. Well, duh!

I think Christie wants something that's not permanent.. It's a scary thought to go permanent.

Hey Lawrence I'm from NJ what office did he use?

He used dr fielding @ NYU the # 1 in the country for biariatric surgery

He used dr fielding @ NYU the # 1 in the country for biariatric surgery

Wow...

So I heard something on the news yesterday that the dr actually did the surgery at Christie's home?!?!? Did anyone else hear them say that? Or do I still have anesthesia in my body?

So I heard something on the news yesterday that the dr actually did the surgery at Christie's home?!?!? Did anyone else hear them say that? Or do I still have anesthesia in my body?

I believe it was done at a surgi center. Not sure if the surgi center was in NY or NJ.

Maybe the surgery was done in his "home town" NOT his home.

I know when I got my band I too thought that it was less invasive and at the time only bypass was available and thought that this was too drastic. I thought that I could do it with the band........

It is funny that I too thought of the band as "less Drastic" almost like it wasnt REALLY WLS. Well after 10 years of the band and18 months of the sleeve....too me the band seems more drastic now.

Implanting a foreign object that becomes encased in scar tissue and yet ALWAYS needs removal eventually - now that is radical!