Back on Insulin - Hungry ALL the time

To make a long story short, my diabetes was resolved for about 3 years after surgery.  It has now reared its ugly head in a major way and my Dr. has had to put me back on major insulin and Starlix before every meal.  All I want to do is eat.  After I eat, I want to eat again.  Did not feel this way at all after surgery for these 3 years.  Didn't graze much at all and didn't have much appetite.  I am so afraid of gaining this weight back, and I am so unhappy about having my life revolve around diabetes again.  We are pretty sure my pancreas, which was in pretty bad shape pre-surgery, has finally shut down.  It produced enough to handle the food I was eating for a few years but isn't doing that anymore.

Anyone have any encouraging words?  I just ate breakfast and I am doing everything I can to stay out of the kitchen.

hi friend did you do bypass or lapbend? Are you type 1 or type 2 diabetic?

Bypass.  Type 2.  But my pancreas does not produce any insulin.

Keep your head up and focus on the positives.  You can't help the fact that your pancreas has failed, but you can continue to eat right and not gain weight.  Maybe an insulin pump would be easier to help maintain your sugar levels.  
I heard that cheese curves your hunger.  Stay strong and don't give up on yourself. 

i won't use the pump again.  I used it for about 2 years, and at one point developed a terrible infection at the site (even being sure to change it as i was supposed to and clean it as I was supposed to).  I ended up having a hole the size of a baseball cut out of my belly and had to tend to it for 6 months before it finally closed.  I know it was a freak thing, but I will not use one again.

I have done nothing but eat.  The insulin makes me physically hungry all the time.  I was not hungry after the bypass.  I will try some cheese, although it needs to be low fat or it won't be helpful...Thanks for your encouraging words!

If your sugar levels are high, then that will cause the hunger. and if you need insulin then i would guess your sugar levels are not where your doctor wants them to be.  Make sure that the stuff that you eat, is not going to be "dumping' the sugar into your blood stream. if they are of a high glycemic index, then that would also cause you to be hungrier.  Hopefully once things have stabolized your hunger won't be so challenging.

IF you have fast acting carbs have them with some protein to slow down the absorbtion.  You probably already know all of this, but just in case I thought i'd share

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply.  I do know what you have said, with one exception:  When my sugar is high, I have absolutely no appetite.  It is when I am on insulin and my sugars return to normal that I fight the constant hunger.  It has been that way since I first started insulin 15 years ago.  I am working a bit with lower glycemic carbs, but I have not noticed any difference.  Still struggling, but I know I will manage this eventually.

Thanks again for your sound advice!

That why they always say YMMV   your mileage may vary.

Sorry that things are such a struggle for you.  I know there are days I deal with that too.  Good Luck