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Chris Christie Weight Loss from Lap Band Surgery: Some Suggest Governor Lost 30 Lbs. The New Jersey governor says he had lap-band surgery at the urging of family and friends.

PRINCETON, N.J. -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he secretly underwent weight-loss surgery because he had been feeling frustrated and angry over his inability to slim down. The governor told ...

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) underwent lap-band stomach surgery in February in order to lose weight, according to a New York Post report.