ANA Discussion Forum
General Category => AN Issues => Topic started by: carlita on July 28, 2008, 06:19:52 pm
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I was wonder if a couple of drinks will affect i the recuparation, or regreowth of the nerve?
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Great question! I sure hope wine is ok! oh, and beer! it's summer after all!
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I thought alcohol was a must for recovery. In all seriousness though, sounds like a question for the doctor, but I can't imagine one glass of wine or a beer doing anything but good.
Marci
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When I was in the Rehab center I asked the Dr if I could drink a glass of wine or a beer in the evening and she said yes it would probably help me relax and maybe sleep better. I have high blood pressure since surgery and she recommended red wine.
Dan in Germany
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I need to come clean here (but not dry, surely ?)
A little vino will do no real harm etc
HOWEVER - you may find your balance a little unsettled
as a result of the treatments - and any beer or wine will
tend to exaggerate this process
So in a safe controlled environment (ie a soft landing ?)
no problem - but if in a fall/risk/dark situation
maybe best to go easy for a bit ?
Best Regards
Tony
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i can honestly say that i put it to the test every weekend.ha,ha..........
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Hahahahaha, yeah i was just wondering, but i guess vino bloanco or rojo won't harm me? right? Thanks for the answers but you know i am only 25 and not working or going to school at the moment. So i have been going out with friends. It is really frustrated not to smile anymore and wine takes it away :(
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I'm with everyone else in that a few drinks won't hurt (and could help overall) a thing! I've asked my doc if drinking beer was okay (as soon as a month or so after surgery) and he said it would be fine. I've drank only a few times since the surgery and I've been fine! It doesn't seem to help or hurt the recovery at all. I'm still testing it though! ;)
Brian
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This is probably a "no-brainer" but if you're on medication, alcohol might not be the best thing :P
Jan
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Carlita:
I'm ambivalent about drinking - never developed a taste for alcoholic beverages, so this was a non-issue for me. However, I doubt that using alcohol in moderation would be detrimental to healing from AN surgery. Your doctor would have a more credible response.
Jan has a valid point about the folly of a using alcoholic beverages while taking prescription medications.
Jim
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It is a good idea to chase your alcohol with extra glasses of water. Dehydration is an issue in the summer months anyway. Alcohol adds to dehydration.
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Good point, Boppie, about the dehydration. I would also add that if you have facial paralysis, your salivary glands on the paralyzed side may not produce a normal about of sialiva, so drinking more water is a must! And,yes, I know that because I am not as full of spit as I once was! ;D
I did ask my surgeon if a glass of wine was okay, and he said no problem! (But NOT when taking any sort of meds for pain!)
Cheers!
Debbi
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Hi, all,
I was told after my first surgery is that alcohol is a CNS depressant and it will affect balance more than anything else. Since most of us are already somewhat affected in that regard, I would be extra careful to make sure I do not fall. Just passing along...
Eve
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And,yes, I know that because I am not as full of spit as I once was! ;D
Debbi -
after I read this part of your post, I did a double take! It seems I didn't read the word "spit" correctly and thought you said "sh*t" :D LOL
Jan