does alcohol affect in the recuparation at all?

[carlita]

I was wonder if a couple of drinks will affect i the recuparation, or regreowth of the nerve?

[calimama]

Great question! I sure hope wine is ok! oh, and beer! it's summer after all!

[MAlegant]

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

[Dan]

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

[tony]

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

[satman]

i can honestly say that i put it to the test every weekend.ha,ha..........

[carlita]

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

[Pooter]

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

[leapyrtwins]

This is probably a "no-brainer" but if you're on medication, alcohol might not be the best thing 

Jan

[Jim Scott]

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

[Boppie]

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.

[Debbi]

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!   

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

[jerseygirl]

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

[leapyrtwins]

And,yes, I know that because I am not as full of spit as I once was!   

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"  LOL

Jan