Weight-loss surgery 'life-changing'

[catfish87 3,471]

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

[2muchfun 8,927]

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?

[SillyAuntDi 1,610]

Absolutely it's life changing!

[Sharpie 3,306]

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.

[chasingadream 1,311]

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 !