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.
(United States). Certified Surgical Technologists in the United States pull down an average of $18.62 per hour. Pay ranges from $14.29 per hour on the low end to $25.83 on the high end. Earnings for this group are mostly affected by the particular firm, followed by geography and experience level.