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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?????

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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 :-!

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

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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!! :)

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

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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?

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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!

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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.

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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 : )

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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. :)

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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!!

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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...

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