Christie's lap band

[rducharme 17]

Why did Gov Christie choose a lap-band ? http://www.today.com/health/chris-christies-weight-loss-procedure-doesnt-always-work-6C9823879 Mostly I think it was the "politically correct" choice. Remember "sleeves" are NOT widely available in the USA, and generally are NOT covered under insurance. Saying that, I am sure Gov Christie would NOT have any problem coming up with the cash to have a sleeve done in the USA. So WHY did Gov Christie pick the lap-band ? My guess will be he will have a lot of quick initial success, but the inherent problems of the "band" will eventually cause him to "stall" and re-gain the weight. Trying to "trick" the stomach just doesn't work.

[becogolfer 68]

Who knows why he picked that? We are not privy to his medical history nor should we be. I wish him well. I have enough faith in my MD and in my decisions not to feel I need to put a neg spin on someone else's decision when it differs from my own couse of action. Even if he is a blowhard politician.

[ShrinkingBiker 121]

I'm sure there where a lot of reason he chose that.. I think the recovery time is faster, and I was what made him comfortable. The abiltiy to remove it down the road also probably played a part as well..

It is each persons choice what they want.. I chose sleeve, my friend chose bypass, and my ex-boss did sleeve.. we all had our reasons for our choices, and he is allowed to have his.

I do think taking this step is a great thing for him. He is a really nice guy (met him a few times) and he's a great governor. On a more selfish note, I really don't want him to run for president until he is done with his 2nd term in jersey.

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

Many people experience success with the band. It was DEFINITELY not the option I wanted, but some people have a great experience with it. Maybe he knows someone who had a great experience and recommended it to him.

[NurseGrace 509]

Speaking from personal experience, because I have had the band... You cannot judge peoples WLS of choice. I'm sure he had his reasons. I picked the lap band for several really good reasons. It didn't work out for me, and I don't really encourage people to get it, but I do understand the appeal.