4 years postop, not positive but I think I may have an ulcer

A few days ago I started having some pain just underneath the breastbone area and underneath the right rib area (I have no gallbladder, so its not that) Its not burning, its like someone punched me in those areas about 500 times. OTC Zantac seems to help temporarily. Also, when I eat or drink its like the food wants to stay there in my esophagus for quite a while. It eventually does go down, but it takes a while. Tried to call my PCP Fri pm, but they had already left, I left a message to call me first thing tomorrow. Any ideas anyone?

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