1 Avoid chewing gum or carbonated drinks. Stay away from foods with high levels of fructose or sorbitol. 2  Avoid foods that can produce gas, such as Brussels sprouts, turnips, cabbage, beans, and lentils.  Do not eat too quickly.
How much do surgical techs make? According to the May 2012 records from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual surgical tech salary is $43,480, which equates to a mean hourly wage of $20.91. The bottom ten percent in the profession earns $29,710 annually, while the top ten percent earn an average of $60,240 each year.
Salaries for the 25th percentile ran $16.32 per hour, or $33,950 per year, and pay for the 75th percentile was at $23.42 per hour, or $48,710 per year. To earn these ranges, surgery techs prepare operating rooms for surgery, sterilize surgical equipment and ensure adequate supplies.