Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I have read your question fully and understand your concerns. I think the pain that you describe is due to trapping of a nerve. During surgery, when incisions are made, nerves supplying to that area of skin or sub-cutaneous tissues are cut. When the incision heals, the nerves may not heal end to end, the position of the nerves may change too. As such, when you cough, sneeze or bend, the nerve/nerves may be trapped between your rib muscles or underlying tissues and cause you to experience this sharp sudden short lasting pain. Over course of months, this pain would gradually settle down. I think you could wait for your scheduled appointment in March to see your doctor. Of course if the pain worsens and is constant and not related to movement then you may need to see your doctor sooner. I hope this answer has helped you. Thank you Regards Dr Sunita Sayammagaru