Governor Christie underwent gastric band surgery mid-February and no information has been released on how much weight he has lost since then. During the surgery a band is placed around the stomach to reduce the amount of food that can be eaten. The adjustable bad also helps to make the patient feel full on less food. Gastric band surgery is one of the most common<\/a><\/strong> and safest weight loss surgery options, but, like other weight loss surgeries, is not a guaranteed fix to weight problems.<\/p>\n His surgery in mid-February would have happened just a few weeks after his appearance on the Late Show aired and he declared, “I’m basically the healthiest fat guy you’ve ever seen in your life.” At the time of filming, he could have already been preparing for his upcoming surgery and been on the path to a healthier life, albeit while eating a doughnut.<\/p>\n Several political pundits are suggesting that Governor Christie is trying to lose weight in preparation for running for president<\/a><\/strong> in 2026. He is\u00a0denying those claims, and said in an interview with the New York Post<\/a><\/strong> that he simply wants to be healthy for his wife and children. \u201cI know it sounds crazy to say that running for president is minor, but in the grand scheme of things, it was looking at Mary Pat and the kids and going, \u2018I have to do this for them, even if I don\u2019t give a crap about myself.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n Chris Christie realizes that losing all that weight just means people will start making fun of him for his politics, right?<\/p>\n \u2014 CC:Indecision (@indecision) May 7, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Best of luck @chrischristie<\/a>you’re in our families thoughts and prayers. We applaud you on your brave decision. Garden State supports you! \u2014 Joel Bayan (@joelbayan) May 7, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n The talk about @chrischristie<\/a> weight is terrible. You are fit to lead or you aren’t, your political worth isn’t reducible to clothing size. \u2014 Niki Hawthorne (@nhawthorne) May 7, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Chris Christie having weight loss surgery? Do I hear Christie 2026?<\/p>\n \u2014 John Hindley (@HindleyJohn613) May 7, 2026 Image by nj.com<\/em><\/p>\n Also Read<\/strong><\/p>\n New Weight Loss Surgery Guidelines<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Weight Loss Surgery Risks and Rewards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Dr. Oz Launches “It’s Not Me” Campaign<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tuesday, New Jersey governor Chris Christie admitted to secretly undergoing weight-loss surgery in February. The news of his surgery\u00a0surprised many because Governor Christie has a history of defending his\u00a0weight, including making fun of it himself on the CBS Late Show … Continue reading ![\"Chris](\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Chris-Christie.jpeg\")
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