Question:
WHAT COULD THIS PAIN BENEATH BREASTBONE AREA BE???

I am 9 1/5 months post op (open RNY) and for the past week I have been experiencing not really a pain but an uncomfortable ache beneath my breastbone. The feeling that I am experiencing is maybe an inch to an inch and a half above my incision. I don't have any problems eating or drinking and I don't throw up at all. What could this be??    — THE NEW M. (posted on August 4, 2003)

August 4, 2003
My mother had a similar pain, hers turned out to be her gallbladder.
   — Roger L.

August 4, 2003
I had a similar pain right below my breast bone and it was the result of my incisional hernia. If you have any protrusions, this may be the cause.
   — Lisa N M.

August 5, 2003
My ulcer started out as a pain like that and as time progressed the pain moved from just centralized in the breastbone area to radiating to my sides and now a burning pain also. best advise is to share your concern with your dr.
   — SARose61