Angel???

Hello All, I am about to embark on my journey to weight loss. I have seen something about being assigned to an angel. Is that like someone to talk to that has had the surgery already, someone who will help you through? I would really like to have my very own angel to help me through. How do you sign up to get one? I would also like to find someone that is at the same stage of having the surgery done that I can talk to throughout. How did you all find yours? Anyone willing to be my angel and/or partner through this. I could really use the support. Thanks, Janet Hadden