Hi I'm a NEWBE Too I have my labs,simanar,patient hub updated,everything EXCEPT my evaluation my dr. wanted you to have all of that done BEFORE the consult...so right now I don't have a consult date but my evaluation is Jan.19th,2011 I am on a waiting list #23 but I'm not on a preop diet or anything yet but I'm KINDA whatching what I eat I am tring to lose 15 lbs in 1 month it maybe inpossible but I'm tring to get my muscles in shape a little before the surgery.The dr told me to call them after I get the evaluation done...Then I can see the dr for consult then nutritionist,etc.I hope I pass the evaluation I'm a little scared