The Hurricane Sandy hero told NBC News’ Brian Williams that he consulted with the Jets’ head coach prior to having Lap-Band surgery. Ryan lost over 100 pounds since having the weight-loss procedure in March 2010.
Christie had the surgery back in February and has already noticed considerable weight loss. He’s following a phrase that Ryan has stressed, “Listen to the band.” The surgery places a silicone device around the top portion of the stomach to decrease appetite.
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