I had that same kind of pain, would make me catch my breath. I talked to my surgeon, and he said he had put some deep muscle stitches in my diaphragm to ensure I did not herniate post op. Perhaps your surgeon did the same thing?
HW: 340 SW: 310 CW: 196.6 GW: 170
We shall see! The office finally fit me in and I'm waiting now.