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 scrub technicians working in large hospitals generally earn more than those who work in small facilities. The largest hospitals, with 500 or more beds, pay surgical technicians between $13.44 and $20.40 an hour. Facilities smaller than this pay much less, between $11.93 to $18.63 an hour.