Can I make an awkwardly sized while loop

So I ended up writing my code looking like this (see screenshot attached) and I want to add the upper right part into the while loop on the left.
Is there a way to just make an awkwardly shaped while loop (which in this case would look like a lowercase R)?
Thanks
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No and if NI implemented as much they would probably have to file for a new patent since the old one mentions its shape (I think).
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