I am a lab tech overnights at a very busy hospital. Every morning we work at a run. I had a gsv, hiatal hernia repair and a gall bladder removal. My surgeon said no lifting over 10 lbs for 6 weeks. He asked me what I wanted to do, and I have the time so I took the six weeks off. Today I am 7 days post op and still sore as heck. This will give me some time to figure out an eating schedule too. Hopefully will be off pureed food by return to work.