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I had a port put in on Friday, and I am exhausted, and nauseated. Is this normal?

CrystalTrujillo...
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I had a port put in on Friday, and I am exhausted, and nauseated. Is this normal?

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lizdeli
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Crystal
It could be your nerves that is causing the symptoms at this point. This is a very scary experience and we are impacted emotionally as well as physically. But know that this is a curable cancer and for that we are all very grateful. There are many on this board who will be here to help you through this.
Strength and healing to you,
Liz

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mp327
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I wish you didn't have a reason to be here, but we are here to help. As for the exhaustion, it may be a combination of sleepless nights since being diagnosed, along with effects of the anesthesia used during the port insertion. I'm not sure about the nausea, but it could be from a nervous stomach. We have all been in your place and know the anxiety that comes with waiting for treatment to start. It's a very stressful time. I hope you'll lean on us to see you through this--there's lot of experience here and we're willing to share. I hope you are feeling better soon and I wish you the very best with this treatment, which has a high success rate. Take care.