I was banded on April 14th, 2009, only 2 days ago. I too am experiencing pain in my shoulder (left) and very gassy. I am only on clear liquids for a week, water, broth and jello, so far I can tolerate most liquids, jello made me a little queezy. Any advice for the gas and pain? My doctor prescribed lquid Tylenol with Codeine but it makes me too sleepy?