I am 9 days post op and I have developed severe random pains/spasms under my left ribs and breast . Any idea what it could be?

I had the same thing. It turned out to be irritation to the phrenic nerve -- the connection from the brain to the diaphram that regulates your breathing. It was irritated because of internal bleeding in my case from a lacerated spleen. That may not be your case. I recommend that you call your surgeon (remember YOU are the customer - be your own advocate). In my case I took anti-spasm medicine (valium) and the spasms subsided after about a day on meds. Oh and I got percocet for the pain. It was VERY painful! Get the relief you deserve!

Good luck!

Edited March 17, 201511 yr by Elizabeth21

I'm at the ER now getting scans done. It took 2 hours for the spasm to relax. Hoping they get it figured out soon