Just updated to iOS 5.1.1 stuck on waiting when trying to load apps from the apps store

Yesterday I updated my Ipad 2 to iOS 5.1.1.  Ever since, whenever I try to download an app purchased in the App store, it gets stuck on "waiting', eventually times out and asks me if I want to cancel or retry.  Retry does not help.  Have they come up with a resolution for this yet.  Also, I wonder if I'm being charged for the App?  Thanks for any help

Check iTunes and see if you have a pending or stalled download in there. If you do, finish that download or delete it if you can. If you can't finish or delete the download on the iPad, do it in iTunes on your computer and then sync the iPad. Then go back to the apps and see I'd they will download.
If that doesn't work or if that was not the problem, go to Settings>Store >Apple ID, tap your ID and sign out. Then reboot the iPad, Reboot the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons.
Then go back to Settings>Store>Sign in and sign in again and see if the apps will update.
Once you tap on Install or Buy, you will be charged for the app. You will only be charged once. If nothing else works, you can download the apps in iTunes on your computer and then sync them to the iPad. If everything totally fails, you can contact iTunes support and report the issue and see about getting a refund if the apps will not download. However, I believe that if you try what I have suggested, one of those methods will work for you.
If not - post back and others can offer help as well.

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