I was also banded on Wed. By day 3 I felt great, even took a trip out of the house for a change of walking scenery. I too have had the gas pains, and still have a little trapped in my shoulder area, but for the most part its gone, and what a relief that is! Im not having the typical constipation Post op tho...My bosy has kinda gone the other way, and after ready all these posts Im now a lille concerned about what it might mean...