Hi Beth---I don't have an angel yet,either--I'm not sure what it takes! And I wouldn't know how to be one,really...But I am at a similar place in my journey.I am in my 8th week of waiting to hear back from the insurance co.! What a wait,sigh. But I too just want to live better,for my kids. I am about 100 lbs.overweight and ready to live again. Here's hoping you have extra strength as you keep waiting for surgery! Better days ahead!