Depends on Dr. Originally my nurse told me I would have to wait 3 months. I asked why and she told me that they take cancer patients over reconstruction. Since I'm cancer free now there's no urgency in my surgery. I was so disappointed but when I went for the pre op appointment and the scheduler scheduled me for about 3 weeks out. I was so relieved. I'm 8 weeks post surgery now and feel much better. Hope that helps.