Cabbage, broccoli, kale, apples and avocados have all been known to cause bloating. Eating too much salt can also cause water retention, which can leave you feeling puffy. Plus, downing lots of fiber -- especially from supplements -- without drinking enough water is a fast track to a gassy gut.
In 2011, Texas and California showed the highest employment for surgical techs. Texas had mean wages of $20 per hour, or $41,600 per year. California had average salaries at $24.97 per hour or $51,940 per year. The state with the highest-paying employers was Nevada, with average compensation at $25.96 per hour, or $53,990 per year.
Surgical Technologist: Salary Details. These health care professionals had a median salary of $43,350 in 2014, according to the BLS. The highest earners made more than $62,170, while the lowest earners took home less than $30,780. California is home to the highest-earning surgical technologists â particularly the metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Sacramento and Modesto.