My friend feels intense abdominal pressure and pain. It is difficult for her to eat. This is following kyphoplasty a T-11 to L-1. The pain is worse on being upright, but she also has trouble lying down.
I so welcome your question.
One suggestion was made about possible hiatal hernia.
The situation does not seem to be usual.
I would try to get reimaging of the T9 to rule out overfill of the vertebral gap.
My friend is finally able to get an abdominal MRI. Her doctor says they are "scratching their heads." I'll keep you posted and hope we get some responses.
There has to be cause and remedy.
Greeting to your husband.

I am 7 1/2 months post lumbar decompression and fusion. While certainly not kyphoplasty, the minimally invasive procedure might be roughly the same? I have been chasing a similar abdominal issue and am happy to share what I’ve recently learned. One question first: where was the incision made?

Thanks; hubby’s incision was made in his back.

My contributions to abdominal issues are relevant for a side entry incision. But still wishing your hubby the best and he’s lucky to have such a concerned care giver. Happy New Year

Thanks, Phil! I hope you’re much better now! Hubbs is improving very gradually, but it’s awfully slow going…

@grrranny Yes I have the same problem 3 months after Kyphoplasty T4 was broken. Now T12 is broken.

I cannot get another Dr to see me because they all say I have to wait a year.