I was banded on 3/22/13 and I still have gas pains in my shoulder, my tummy is tight, I walk but it doesn't help much for me, I had my first #2 exactly 7 days after surgery. They said 7 days off work should be enough. I am NOT ready to go back to work yet. I have tried yogurt, cottage cheese, runny instant potatoes with some baby food mixed. All is good so far there.