Just below the rib cage and this horrible stabbing pain after meals. what could it be?

Most likley GERD: Gerd signs and symptoms include: a burning sensation in your chest (heartburn), sometimes spreading to the throat, along with a sour taste in your mouth, chest pain , difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), dry cough hoarseness or sore throat, regurgitation of food or sour liquid (acid reflux) , sensation of a lump in the throat. Thank you.

Few weeks: It take about 6 weeks if you no additional injury.Thank you good luck.

Most likely: Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone (sternum). It causes sharp pain in the costosternal joint — where your ribs and breastbone are joined by rubbery cartilage. Pain caused by costochondritis may mimic that of a heart attack or other heart conditions.

You need help: Computer backis to sit up straight. Back supports that help maintain your proper lower back curve can also be effective. An excellent idea is to take 10-second micro-breaks every 20 minutes and adopt brugger's "postural relief position.”sit at the edge of your chair with your feet further apart than your hips; turn your feet outward slightly. Finish below, thank you.

Most likely: Osteoarthitis, usually get worse with cold weather, try to get warm close on use (motrin) if is not better check it out.Good lick thank you.