What work did you do before the waitressing?
You might be able to claim on it.??
not sure how that works though....

another thought, you can call Dr Thompson's office and ask to be put on the waiting list -i f they get any cancellations?
If his office is not to far from you.

Oh did you usually carry the food/trays on one side- or did you use sides equally?
just curious about that- I think favoring one side would be normal but problematic in the long run.