Question:
Is there a reason why i feel pain under my left breast like i am being punched?

i get a pain right by my ribs like i am being punched. it is there most of the time. but stronger after i eat or drink.    — Laura C. (posted on July 26, 2001)

July 26, 2001
I am 10 weeks post op and this started happening to me at 8 weeks!! I thought I was just weird, and had no idea what it could be. It is great to know I am not alone, althought the pain is really sharp, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I get the exact same thing though, right under my left breast. I am interested to know what is there.
   — KLandrum

July 26, 2001
Hi! I had this pain at about 2 1/2 weeks post op. It was bad enough that I called my doctor on a Saturday night, who directed me to the emergency room. They did a CT scan on my chest to rule out a blood clot. All was normal, so it was diagnosed as chest wall pain. The ER doctor said that it could be caused by a number of things--including just turning the wrong way too quickly. They sent me home with some pain medicine. It went away in a couple of days. If you aren't very far out from your surgery, you might want to contact your doctor just to be sure you don't have a blood clot--although it will probably be just a precautionary measure. Good luck!!
   — Sharon N.

July 26, 2001
If you had RNY surgery, you will be interested in knowing that just under the left breast is the location of your new pouch. It could be some pouch pain -- perhaps you ate too much? I don't know for sure.
   — Cindy H.

July 26, 2001
It could be your gallbladder. When I was having gallbladder attacks I would get a constant ache under my left breast. It would come and go but I would have it more after eating something. Check with your doctor, if you didn't have your gallbladder removed when you had surgery, it could be your gallbladder.
   — Elizabeth C.