pain in ribs below mastectomy scar a few weeks post surgery?

Hi Littleblue, this is pretty common I think. I had rib and chest pain, on and off,for many many months after surgery. It flared up after radiation as well.

littleblueflower, I am over 2 years out and I still have that tender spot, on my ribs near the drain exit. It seems to come and go, but whenever it does flare up, it feels the same, as it always has. My surgeon says it is scar tissue.

Yes yes!!! I hated that pain and honestly still get that a little. I used this and still do. It is so soothing http://www.curediva.com/pepper-little.htmlFishbellie

My ribs are quite tender all around and under my scar, and over toward the armpit, an area about the size of my hand. As long as nothing bumps it, no problem, but if I "poke at it" like you said (even gently) then ouch!! It's been 2.5 yrs since surgery, I reckon this is the way it's always gonna be. From what I've read here, though, it's not uncommon and it's not a sign of anything sinister.