Guest guest Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Tony, I'm 4 months post-op and tend to swell after a heavy night of drinking. I used to even before the surgery. Alcohol has that kind of effect. I don't think it's the red bull but rather the alcohol. Try to drink a little less and make sure you drink a lot of water before going to bed to flush out the alcohol out of your system. Also make sure you don't overdo it on the arnica as that can have the opposite effect and increase the swelling. I wouldn't worry too much though. It's probably just normal swelling as a result of a heavy night of partying. The alcohol constricts your blood vessels, hence the swelling. Your body will recover as long as you don't keep on chugging them vodka red bulls:-) Sara > > > Can someone give me some advice please? I had my operation in December > 04 my top jaw moved forward 10mm after 8 months I was taken back into > hospital to have the plates removed because I had swelling in certain > areas. I had my plates out 10 weeks ago and the swelling has been up > and down but getting better. > > At the weekend (Friday night) I had quite a few Vodka & Redbulls and no > other drink in the morning (Saturday) my face was quite swollen and by > the evening it seemed and felt more swollen. > > It is now starting to settle again today, but I was wondering has > anyone else had swelling after drinking alcohol, and if they have had > redbull have they had the same experience, I had also been taken Arnica > through the day. > > Tony > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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