Be patient! It was was about eleven months from the time my doctor sent the referral to my surgery date. I did not hear anything from them for the first couple of months. I did phone to check on the status and to make sure all that was necessary was complete. My date was not set until just about six weeks before my date. I think I got a cancelation! I would recommend that you phone if you have not heard anything after a couple of months. They have a long list. Be friendly and they will be more likely to be the same. One you have a contact in the office, it is easier to communicate via email. There were nine women in the recovery centre with me, and I had the shortest wait time. Other girls from Canada had anywhere from 18 months to over two years.
Your referral will get processed. I know it is hard to wait. It was for me. I too wanted it like yesterday! You will get achieve you goal. Hugs! Kelly