How Long After Breast Reduction Will I Need off from my Waitressing Job?

I tell all patients to avoid strenuous activities using their upper arms at the shoulder level for six weeks after the breast reduction.  Also I caution them to avoid bouncing, jogging, horse-back riding and any other high-impact type activities for six weeks after their surgery.  Most of our breast reduction patients return to desk-type job activities (in your case, hosting) at seven to fourteen days after the surgery, barring any unforseen healing complications that might slow their recovery.  My patients, for the most part, seem back to be back at full strength and vitality when I see them for their six-week post-op visit.  At that time I tell them they can return to full unrestricted activities safely.  Over the past twenties years I have encountered no problems in my patients with this policy.  I hope this helps.  Best wishes to you in your surgery and your post-op recovery.  I am sure you will get a great result.  All of our breast reduction patients tell us, almost immediately after their surgery, that they feel much better.