IPad2 - Restore from update to iOS5 failed!

No idea what to do... iTunes doesn't recognize the iPad2. I downloaded the update, then selected backup, before updating and it supposed to have backed up. The update started... I came back today morning expecting to enjoy the iOS5 in my iPad2. I find out it popped a message saying the restore had failed.
The iPad is showing a black screen with the apple and a bar I guess should be filling as the iPad is getting restored. The bar is empty and when I connect/disconnect it from the computer, it makes the sound of USB attached/detached, but the computer doesn't read it as drive and the iTunes doesn't show it in the devices list. I have no idea what to do. HELP! I was mad but now I'm getting desperate
carmensr at hotmail.com / Thanks!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
I could make it work from there, and its restoring apps right now. I think it did save everything because I see my wallpaper back. Thank you! Im not happy because I was way too mad, but I will be soon.
GRACIAS

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