By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
    Health
    Healthcare organizations are operating on slimmer profit margins than ever. One report in August showed that they are even lower than the beginning of the…
    Show More
    Top News
    An Expert’s Guide To Building and Improving Endurance
    June 30, 2022
    medical assistants
    What Do Medical Assistants Do On a Day to Day Basis?
    April 5, 2022
    superfoods to help with prostate health
    10 Healthy Foods That Can Help Protect Your Prostate
    August 29, 2022
    Latest News
    Why Custom Telemedicine Apps Outperform Off‑the‑Shelf Solutions
    July 20, 2025
    How Probate Planning Shapes the Future of Your Estate and Family Care
    July 17, 2025
    Beyond Nutrition: Everyday Foods That Support Whole-Body Health
    June 15, 2025
    The Wide-Ranging Benefits of Magnesium Supplements
    June 11, 2025
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
    Policy and Law
    Get the latest updates about Insurance policies and Laws in the Healthcare industry for different geographical locations.
    Show More
    Top News
    pfizer and clinical data transparency
    Pfizer to Expand Clinical Trial Data Access, Takes Step Toward Transparency
    December 6, 2013
    Improving Healthcare Services And Management Through Tech Integration
    June 9, 2020
    obamacare and the uninsured
    Why Hospitals Are Still Gouging the Uninsured
    January 7, 2014
    Latest News
    How IT and Marketing Teams Can Collaborate to Protect Patient Trust
    July 17, 2025
    How Health Choices and Legal Actions Intersect After an Injury
    July 17, 2025
    How communities and healthcare providers can address slip and fall injuries with legal awareness
    July 17, 2025
    Let Your Lawyer Handle the Work Before You Pay Medical Costs
    July 6, 2025
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Governor Christie Gets the Lap-Band: Our Concerns
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Technology > Medical Devices > Governor Christie Gets the Lap-Band: Our Concerns
Medical DevicesMedical InnovationsNewsTechnologyWellness

Governor Christie Gets the Lap-Band: Our Concerns

DrTerrySimpson
DrTerrySimpson
Share
7 Min Read
SHARE

weight loss surgery

weight loss surgery

More Read

Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare: Are We There Yet?
5 Reasons Why Investing in Senior Care Is a Wise Choice?
Community Health Centers and Healthcare Systems Partnering for Healthcare of the Future
Tips On How To Be More Disciplined About Your Health
Adopting Technology in Healthcare for the Right Reasons

The governor of New Jersey had a Lap-Band installed in February and has already lost 40 pounds – which is a little over 10 pounds a month. He had the band installed by a great surgeon, Dr. George Fielding, who himself has a Lap-Band. Of all the weight loss operations, the Lap-Band is the least invasive – with Governor Christie going in on a Saturday and leaving the same day.

The Lap-Band, while it is the easiest to install, is like all other weight loss operations and requires the following:

(a) That the lifestyle of the patient change quite a bit. We discovered of our patients who are the most successful they made one change – they cooked. In fact, of all the variables of success, the ability to cook was number one.

(b) Measuring foods: the band does not “restrict” the amount of food you can eat. You can eat as much as you want. What the band does is allow you to eat less without being hungry later. This is an important feature. This means it is up to the person to eat less, it is up to the band (which we can adjust) to make it so you won’t be hungry later.

(c) What the band does not do is: make you feel full. The band does not change the size of the stomach. Some people have the “illusion” they feel full, but that is just it – an illusion. If people use the band to “feel full” they will end up disappointed. It was concerning that Governor Christie said he felt full with less.

The advantage of the Lap-Band are many:

It is the least invasive of all the operations. It does not change your stomach or intestines.

It is the only weight loss surgery that is been tested and approved for patients who are not morbidly obese. We were one of the FDA test sites for that study, which we just completed. Patients who have as little as 30 pounds to loose were successful with the operation.

It still has risks – it is surgery, and with surgery comes complications. But the complications are less in centers where they specialize in the Lap-Band and taking care of patients after the surgery.

It is clear that those centers which don’t do many Lap-Bands have neither the good outcomes, and have more complications than centers that do more.

So if you are considering a band, be sure to go to a center that specializes not only in placing the band, but in taking care of you after. Especially if the surgeon is the one who takes care of you after the operation – not sending you to a staff member for adjustments.

Governor Christie talked with the NY Jets head coach, Rex Ryan about the band. Ryan managed to keep off 100 pounds since lap band surgery in 2011. He shared his tips for success.

1. Ask for help. Exercise and diets weren’t cutting it for me, and there came a time when I had to decide that enough was enough. I asked for help, and ultimately underwent the LAP-BAND AP(R) System procedure in 2011, which forced me to make a commitment to change my behavior for the long-term. I’ve lost a total of 115 pounds since the procedure, and I still have a ways to go. The bottom line is I now have a tool that keeps me on track and helps me stay disciplined with my eating habits.

2. Research your weight loss options.

3. Quick fixes don’t last. We all know people who have had the sleeve procedure, and probably lost a lot of weight effortlessly. But because the sleeve doesn’t require adjustments, many don’t follow up with their surgeons and don’t change their behaviors and therefore have regained their weight. The fact is, all weight loss surgeries will fail if you don’t change your behaviors.

4. Look for solutions that are right for you.

5. Set yourself up for success.

6. Go outside and get active. A healthy lifestyle includes smart eating and consistent exercise

7. Find a support network. For men, it’s easy for us to believe that we “choose” to be heavy and that all we need to do is get off the couch and go for a run to be healthier or leaner, but it’s not that simple. Whether it’s a family member, friend or nutritionist, finding allies who support your healthy lifestyle will help you maintain your weight goals.

8. Cut back on the snacks and junk food. That doesn’t mean that you need to eliminate your favorite foods altogether, but be smart about your choices and enjoy them in moderation. I’m a huge fan of Mexican food, so instead of depriving myself I’ll eat smaller portions and leave out sour cream.

9. Stay disciplined and change your behavior. When I’m on the road during the football season, it’s definitely more challenging to watch my weight, but I’ve been able to stay on track and even lose a few additional pounds by paying attention to portion size and incorporating exercise into my day. I also eat with the team when we’re on the road instead of going out

Below is Dr. Fielding’s commercial he did for the Lap-Band.  Dr. Fielding, like myself, does all the operations: the sleeve, the imbrication, but like Dr. Fielding, we recommend the Lap-Band for almost all cases of obesity.  Dr. Fielding is not only a surgeon, he is a patient – and a friend.

TAGGED:Chris ChristieLap-Bandweight-loss surgery
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

botox certification
Help Improve People’s Skin Health Via Botox Certification
Skin Specialties
July 22, 2025
Telemedicine Apps
Why Custom Telemedicine Apps Outperform Off‑the‑Shelf Solutions
Health
July 20, 2025
Grounded Healing: A Natural Ally for Sustainable Healthcare Systems
How IT and Marketing Teams Can Collaborate to Protect Patient Trust
Global Healthcare Policy & Law
July 17, 2025
paramedics in surgical gloves and masks
How Health Choices and Legal Actions Intersect After an Injury
Health care
July 16, 2025

You Might also Like

how toxic water impacts your health
News

Potential Health Consequences of Camp Lejeune’s Toxic Water

April 5, 2023
HCAHPS
BusinessWellness

The Quest for Healthcare Quality: Providers and HCAHPS

June 21, 2014

Re-Engineering the Hospital Discharge and Reducing Readmissions

March 22, 2013

How Technology Is Enhancing Healthcare Services

July 30, 2013
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?