Chris Christie Secretly Has Weight-Loss Surgery

Chris Christie

Pol Light Moment #79 happened in February, 2013, when Chris Christie secretly checked himself into a hospital to undergo weight-loss surgery. Chris Christie has served as the Governor of New Jersey since 2010.

Chris Christie has struggled with a weight problem for years and in February of 2013 he decided to secretly undergo the weight-loss surgery referred to as lap-band surgery. Although it eventually became public knowledge, his decision to secretly have the surgery underscored the personal nature of his decision to take steps toward improving his health.

The following is a news story about Chris Christie's weight-loss surgery.

The following are news stories on Chris Christie's weight-loss surgery.

• Still Not Skinny, Christie Cheered as a Weight-Loss Surgery Success - NBC News
• Lap-Band surgery has helped Chris Christie shed pounds: Here's what to know before you go under the knife 
• Christie Had Weight-Loss Surgery

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