It's been a minute. I'm going on 10 weeks post opt doing really well I've lost 45 lbs. However, I've been craving a hamburger and Chinese food. What's going on in my mind? I know i can only eat a small portion. However, I'm craving the taste so bad. Is this common or is it that my mind is playing tricks on me?????

soooo common and normal. I usually satisfy my craving with small portions of the thing I am craving, as long as your sleeve is healed its ok! I made my way to goal doing that at 8.5 months out. In Maintenance ever since doing the same thing :-!

Yes, I find if I'm craving something and I have a taste of it it doesn't take much to satisfy my craving.

I assume you are in solids phase? If so, you can still try some chinese -- very small quantities, and request that they dont use much oil. I tried chinese a month ago and had no issues. Just ordered a chicken manchurian - no/less oil - and shared it with my sis. It tasted great and my restriction hit pretty soon - I only had like 3 pieces.

BUT - if are not in solids phase yet, you may need to wait a bit and confirm with your nutritionist before you start.

All the best with your weight loss!!

How can you not crave a burger when every other commercial on TV is for a burger place!

This is a good exercize to see if you are experiencing hunger or head hunger...and also how to deal with a favorite food.

If you have the burger, consider it without the patty - remember Katcup is loaded with salt and sugar.

Chinese may be your best bet. Some chem braised salmon sliced thinly with wasabi mayonaise, maybe?

Yes, it is normal. If you want a burger, have it without the bun with maybe just the tom/onion/lettuce? You wont be able to eat much but the craving will be satisfied. Chinese, I get something with a lot of vegies( I eat mostly the meat for the protein) and eat a 1/2 cup and am good, craving gone!

I was craving a burger too so I tried to eat a small one cooked on the grill. It hurt, craving gone and I haven't wanted another one since! So, I would eat it and don't worry about it.

I am 10 weeks and have a burger no bun out is Protein

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I had Chinese the other day. I had shrimp and broccoli and gave my egg roll and rice away. I asked them to sautée with less oil. I also have hamburgers without the bun. I usually split it with one of my kids who don't eat a whole hamburger anyway. Works out good. I put ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomatoe, and pickle. It's super yummy and your getting your protein : ) I'm 9 weeks out and if it's to dry I can't eat it. So I use ketchup. I'm not using a cup of it or anything but enough to moisten it up since I use a leaner cut of hamburger. This tool has been given to me and i love it. I cant eat like a truck driver but i do still enjoy foods. I love my sleeve. I have tried everything but dont eat breads or pasta or rice. I have tried them to see if i can. Nothing bothers me to much. I unfortuatly dont dump either. So i choose not to have those things either. I have lost almost 71 lbs since surgery 9 weeks ago so I must be doing semi ok : )

When I give into a craving or "Head Hunger," it usually doesn't taste as good as I remembered it to taste. I feel comfortable with a little less than 1/4 of the burger too.

I have craved a Cheese burger for a while I am 9 weeks post op but haven't given in. I know it won't be the same but I'll try it without the bun!!

Im only a few days post op and the ONE thing im craving is those garlic bites from.dominos pizza...that is all i want...so sad...