Why Weight
Ellen Rowland's Journey to Weight Loss
Ellen Rowland, a Herald-Mail columnist who writes about the North End, plans to undergo bariatric surgery to help her lose weight and regain health. So that others might get a clearer picture of the costs and benefits of the procedure, Rowland offered to write a monthly journal describing the process.
We will be posting her monthly journal, along with photos and video regularly. Please check back often for updates.
Recent updates
- Ellen Rowland: 100 pounds and counting
It has been eight months since my gastric bypass surgery, and everything that I am dealing with post-op has been worth it. more »
- After surgery, adjustments continue
Ellen Rowland, The Herald-Mail's North End columnist, underwent bariatric surgery on Feb. 20 to help her lose weight and regain health. This is the seventh entry in her journal describing the process. more »
- Life after surgery — the journey continues
Ellen Rowland, The Herald-Mail’s North End columnist, has undergone bariatric surgery to help her lose weight and regain health. So that others might get a clearer picture of the costs and benefits of the procedure, Rowland writes a monthly journal describing the process. more »
- Approved for bariatric surgery
The phone call came on a Tuesday, Jan. 20: My surgery was approved. Up until then I was in a holding pattern, and I wasn't sure it was going to happen. more »
- Realizing what's at stake
Herald-Mail North End columnist Ellen Rowland has been preparing for weight-loss surgery since May 2008, but as the surgery date nears, some undesirable test results could pose a threat to her. more »
- Relearning how to eat after surgery
I feel as if I will be eating like a newborn after my weight-loss surgery: liquids for the first few weeks, then the gradual introduction of pured foods. more »
- Support team is an important part of getting ready for surgery
My weight-loss appointment on Oct. 15 was not too exciting, as I have not lost weight or gained. So I guess that is a good thing?
I had many issues during the past five months concerning my gastric bypass surgery with my insurance company. I would call and be sent to voice mail, leave a message. No one would call me back.
Please, if anyone encounters this dilemma, do not give up. more »
- What I've been through; what I have to go through
I am obese. I am about to have gastric bypass surgery, and I want to write this for people considering weight-loss surgery.
This is my story. more »
