Chris Christie Pre-Lap Band Surgery vs. Chris Christie Today

The New Jersey governor said this week he’s more than halfway to his weight loss goal.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he is "a little more than halfway" to his weight loss goal in an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper Tuesday.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he is "a little more than halfway" to his weight loss goal in an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper Tuesday.

September 2011 vs. May 2013

Left: JIM WATSON/AFP / Getty Images, Right: Michael Loccisano / Getty

Christie underwent lap band surgery in June. The surgery makes the stomach smaller, limiting the amount of food it can hold.

Christie underwent lap band surgery in June. The surgery makes the stomach smaller, limiting the amount of food it can hold.

September 2011 vs. May 2013

Left: JIM WATSON/AFP / Getty Images, Right: Twitter: @GovChristie

Before surgery, Christie's weight was estimated to be about 350 lbs.

Before surgery, Christie's weight was estimated to be about 350 lbs.

August 2012 vs. July 2013

Left: Mark Wilson / Getty , Right: Michael Loccisano / Getty

He told CNN he sleeps better since losing the weight. "I didn't feel badly at my previous weight, but I didn't realize how poorly I slept until how well I've been sleeping."

He told CNN he sleeps better since losing the weight. "I didn't feel badly at my previous weight, but I didn't realize how poorly I slept until how well I've been sleeping."

April 2011 vs. August 2013

Left: Kevin Mazur, Right: AP Photo/Mel Evans


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