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03-29-2008, 07:51 AM
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WLS Angels ???
At one time on obesity help, I dont know if they still do it, they had an angel system in place. If someone was preop, they could ask for an angel. An angel is someone a year out who they buddy up with. The angel is the pre op's guide through the process and offers advice and answers to someone who may not want to pubicly have their concern or fear addressed. The angel is responsible for checking in with this person via phone or in person at the hospital to continue to guide them. Doing the same again when the new loser is at home. Also, the new loser can call the angel ANYTIME day or night if they need advice.
What do you guys think of this idea? If it generates enough interest perhaps John can make an Angel directory. Then those who want to be an angel can list their contact info in the directory and then the newbie can choose who they feel would be the best for them. What do you long termers think of this idea?
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03-29-2008, 08:59 AM
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Count me in on this one - I think this is a fantastic idea!
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03-29-2008, 09:48 AM
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I would have LOVED a angel when I went through my surgery!!
This is a GREAT idea... I can't wait until I am year out to play a part in this role!! I did consider all of you on TT my angels though... could not have gotten through all of this without all of you!!
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03-29-2008, 10:02 AM
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Bridget, I think it is a wonderful idea! I think an "angel" or "mentor" is vital to a successful journey and am in the process of trying to implement that type of support system within my surgeon's office.
....so if John puts this suggestion in place you can most certainly count me in.
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Beth Countdown to GOAL!! 3-2-1  CherishedTeddyBear-(TT Bear Lover) The Poetry of Milady New Beginnings: My Journey to LIFE 359/355/341/153/150 - 206 lbs GONE! Highest/Start/Preop/Current/Goal Century Club: July 3, 2006 ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006 Double Century: May 29, 2007 Lap RNY 1/30/06 TT/BL 09/21/07 "...if we pay attention to the fact that we can move, breathe, feel, laugh, cry and notice sunsets, there is cause for joy." -Geneen Roth 
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03-29-2008, 10:08 AM
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Woo hoo
Cool beans!
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J.Bridget Fisher 2/9/04 lap 5'11" 298/155 www.myspace.com/caliclovercutie We must have a theme, a goal, a purpose in our lives. If you don't know where you're aiming, you don't have a goal. My goal is to live my life in such a way that when I die, someone can say, she cared." - MaryKay Ash |
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03-29-2008, 10:31 AM
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I'm hardly a "veteran" yet...but this is something I'd be willing to do as well.
It sounds like a GREAT idea! Kudos to you for bringing it up! -Mike
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FISHERBEAR MIKE 402/249/under 200 (As of 05/10/08) Highest/Current/Goal Open RNY - September 24th 153 pounds GONE, BABY, GONE!  BMI: 63 (was) / 38.8 (is) |
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03-30-2008, 01:02 AM
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Sounds like an awesome idea to me. I could use some guidance, and at time encouragement.
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Bonnie  Highest/current/goal 337  /291.5/HEALTHY!!!Lap/RYN: May 5th "You never know God is all you need, until God is all you have". Rick Warren "Good nature is worth more than knowledge, more than money, more than honor, to the person who possess it". Henry Ward Beecher |
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03-30-2008, 05:35 AM
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I will do it also.I do not have a whole lot of advice but I kinda know whats going on and listen well.
This idea warms my heart<3
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03-30-2008, 07:48 AM
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Great idea! I'm hardly a pro but you can count me in.
I was blessed with having Claire (in Texas) - everyone should have an angel like her.
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