This was the title of a news story this morning as I was reading the "mail": http://www.charter.net/news/read/category/Top%20News/article/the_associated_press-christie_weightloss_surgery_lifechanging-ap

So the New Jersey governor thinks surgery is life-changing?.... I AGREE!!!

No matter if you agree with his politics or not, he's been successful with the weight loss since surgery.

Christie: Weight-loss surgery 'life-changing'

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says undergoing stomach banding surgery more than a year ago was a "life-changing decision."

Appearing on his monthly TownSquare Media radio show Wednesday night, Christie says he works out four days a week and has achieved better health.

The 51-year-old governor hasn't said how many pounds he's shed, but he has become noticeably thinner since secretly undergoing the surgery last February.

He says he enjoys riding a stationary bike but does not like doing side-lift exercises with dumbbells.

The possible 2016 Republican presidential candidate has said he's struggled with being overweight his entire adult life.

2014 The Associated Press

One of the life changing results for me was to open my eyes as to how I ate, how much I ate and foods I was eating. No wonder I was a fattie?

Absolutely it's life changing!

I am very proud of anyone who makes a choice for better health. At his age he still has time to reverse the damage of obesity on his body. I am almost to my goal and I know how much better I feel and look. Thanks to my band I am able to eat like a rational person instead of trying to out eat my son in laws who are both big boys. I am happy with my decision to get a lapband and I hope We all continue to have great success... Good Luck to Gov. Christie. I don't think his surgery was a secret though.

Definitely a life changer….it is amazing to see myself now and then see pictures only 6 months ago!

Feel so much better about myself….both physically and mentally!

Thanks for sharing that @@catfish87 !