When you have suffered a traumatic event that injured one or both of your breasts, or you have had cancer, which resulted in a mastectomy, you may be a good candidate for surgery to have them reconstructed. Your surgeon will help you prepare and will help you get through the recovery process so that you can move on with your life faster. When you are preparing for your breast reconstruction surgery, you will first need to get some tests done in the lab as well as a medical evaluation.