I'm not banded yet, but I'm doing all my pre-op work--getting my bloodwork done, seeing the specialists, all that.

I had a fasting glucose test this morning, and my mom wasn't available until noon to watch my daughter, so I woke up and had to go until noon without eating. It's probably the fat girl in me, but when someone tells me I CAN'T eat, I get that much more hungry. By the time I dropped my daughter off, got my bloodwork done, ran an errand to the bank, and got back to my mom's, I was a raving b***h. I'm usually an obnoxiously cheerful, upbeat person, but feeling hangry isn't a new thing--I always get a bit short when I'm hungry. But this was like hunger on steroids.

I was grumpy and short tempered, and probably acted like I had a giant stick up my arse. My daughter was fussy (she's 9 months) and I caught myself wanting to yell at her for crying. Ridiculous! My mom was obviously uncomfortable with me and my foul mood, and I got home and realized I'll probably feel like this a lot during that Bandster Hell period--before my first fill. I'll likely be tired and sore and hungry, and may have difficulties actually eating. If that's the case, I don't want to turn into a raging cow and alienate everyone who's going to be around to help me-- not to mention my kids.

Did / Do any of you go through anything similar? Any words of encouragement or advice?

Yep ! It's like withdrawals... I did Protein Shakes. Protein helps kill the Hunger Beast.

I had to go 12 months on a supervised diet. I did 1200 Cal. a day, and lost over 100Lbs.

But I credit the Protein Shakes for the help. It helped kill the Hunger...

Yep ! It's like withdrawals... I did Protein Shakes. Protein helps kill the Hunger Beast.

I had to go 12 months on a supervised diet. I did 1200 Cal. a day, and lost over 100Lbs.

But I credit the Protein Shakes for the help. It helped kill the Hunger...

You lost over 100 lbs BEFORE being banded? Way to go! Any particular protein shake you recommend? I'll be banded in about 8 weeks, so I'm trying to slowly shift over and incorporate more liquids and less solids in my diet, just so I don't have such awful cravings afterward.

Yep ! It's like withdrawals... I did Protein Shakes. Protein helps kill the Hunger Beast.

I had to go 12 months on a supervised diet. I did 1200 Cal. a day, and lost over 100Lbs.

But I credit the Protein Shakes for the help. It helped kill the Hunger...

What protein shake was that pls share and way to go

Hangry describes me to a tee! At least before banding anyway. My poor fiance knew if I didn't eat at least every 4 hours or so, look out! It's better since the banding, especially when I get my protein and drink my water. During bandster hell, I found I was more depressed than hangry but it subsided once I hit the mushy stage. I think almost every bandster goes through a period of "Oh dear lord, what did I do to myself?" and thinking they'll never enjoy food again (so not true). As long as you're prepared for it you will do fine!

You lost over 100 lbs BEFORE being banded? Way to go! Any particular protein shake you recommend? I'll be banded in about 8 weeks, so I'm trying to slowly shift over and incorporate more liquids and less solids in my diet, just so I don't have such awful cravings afterward.

MUSCLE MILK LIGHT.

I buy mine on ebay, but don't buy the chocolate. It's Lousy.

Cookies n Creme, Peanut Butter and Chocolate, Strawberry Milkshake, Vanilla Creme, and Chocolate Milk are all very good flavors.

The key is the protein 25G of protein, and 195 Calories for a 8oz. shake.

Our surgeon put us on this, and it does help.

Shirley

Ask your surgeon if he installs any fluid in the band during surgery.

I came out with 3cc's already in mine and bandster hell was practically nonexistent for me. I only had trouble the last week before my first fill.

HAHAHAHA

I just saw your title and laughed. HANGRY. I'm so guilty of HANGER.

I think it's the emotion that binds us bandsters together far and wide.

Ask your surgeon if he installs any fluid in the band during surgery.

I came out with 3cc's already in mine and bandster hell was practically nonexistent for me. I only had trouble the last week before my first fill.

I will do that, thanks.

I love, love, LOVE the term hangry!!