Pain in the middle under my chest

[Lifeafter40 89]

I am 12 days post op and the only pain I get is in the middle under my breast. At the top above my abdominal area about three inches. It's a sharp pain that last about 30 seconds. Oh boy it hurts, I just want to know has anyone experienced this pain. It's no specific time when it hurst or after, before I eat, walking just confused

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Call your doctor. It may be nothing, but if you are concerned, your medical team will be able to help you.

[blacktee92675 120]

I went to the ER with something like that a few years ago. I thought I was having a heart attach, so asked my wife to drive me in. Turned out to be heartburn. You're probably ok, but if it's really bad and/or if you have an irregular heartbeat, then it's never a bad idea to go to the ER.

[jjinWA 511]

My daughter has that pain. Had it since the day of her surgery and never had those symptoms before surgery. Diagnosis is acid reflux. She says it feels like a heart attack and very painful indeed! She takes script Nexium daily. That has helped. Discuss with your doc, but I would not be surprised if that is not the same issue for you. Try over the counter antacid when you get that pain, or better yet take some about 1/2 hr before you eat and see if that resolves your problem.

[Elode 8,093]

It could be heart burn but chest pain is not something to play around with. Call your physician.

[hmh2688 0]

I had surgery 13 days ago and I have a very similar pain. I'm not sure what is it either. It may be just the healing process or something you ate. Hope it goes away soon!