I'm sorry you're going through this. Did the pain start right away after surgery? I would strongly suggest you speak with your GP first and then the surgeon. This pain needs to be documented. Ask about intercostal nerve injury. Be very specific about location of pain, what it's like (e.g. sharp, stabbing, dull, non-stop, throbbing, etc), if anything worsens or alleviates it. The physical exam is important too. Yes, there are ways to tackle nerve pain if this is what it is - some treatments involve acupuncture or anti seizure meds or other classes of meds. Try to wedge yourself with pillows to prevent you from rolling onto the painful locations when you try to sleep. I found that an air mattress helped a lot because it took pressure off of the painful spots so I could get sleep. I couldn't afford the expensive one so I bought a twin size aerobed. If you are a woman, switch to wireless bras; the bra wire tends to dig. Switching to wireless is helpful. Finally, you must document everthimg. I know you're tired, in pain and probably worried. But it's very important that you keep a diary. Use your phone calendar, get a notebook, anything. Document pain location, pain level, etc. This documentation could help a lot. I wish you well.

Hi, this might be a long shot, but I am currently in a very similar situation as you were (2 weeks post surgery and experiencing the same pains you described). Wondering if you ever found a cause or a treatment?