I was banded on march 5 2007 by Dr. Geiss at Soyosset Hospital in Long Island New York. The doctor and his staff are the best i have seen and the hospital care was also fenominal. I attended several meetings and I was aware that there might be sholder pain but not to this degree. I have cut my meal portion to 3oz at each meal, I use gas-x I have started walking in hopes to get rid of this pain. I was planing to go back to work on Monday but I cant see me pulling a 12 hour day, so I will give my self a little more time. Does any one have any advise?:help: