Rib protruding years after surgery

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Rib protruding years after surgery

marycal

I'm not sure if this is the right forum to post this, but about a month ago I realized in the mirror that one of my left side ribs is protruding more than it's mate on the right side. The protruding rib is just above breasts and close to my sturnum. It doesn't hurt, but I looked back at pictures and I did not have this problem pre-cancer. Problem is, I have no idea if it has been this way since surgery 2 1/2 yrs ago. I am only just now noticing it. All I feel is bone. Nothing soft.

I had BMX and DIEP reconstruction. Has anyone ever had anything similar? Ribs out of place? It's almost like the rib is thicker in that spot.

Chiropractor hasn't been able to move it. Oncologist isn't worried, but said she'd order an xray if I wanted. I waffle between worried since it's very close to my cancerous breast and it can't be a coincidence, and not worried and assuming it's a result of a lot of surgery and poking and prodding etc, etc.

Just curious if anyone had any thoughts. Thank you so much.