9 weeks out/diabetes still in full force

Went to the doc today. He told me that he does not think that my pancreas will bounce back. I am 9 weeks out from surgery and we have tried several different things to get me off of the insulin. No matter what, my fasting sugar was still almost 400. Sugars the rest of the day were in the 300's. I am back on insulin as of today and am just heartbroken over it. I wish that I could have been one of the lucky ones that have had their diabetes reversed. Doc wants to get me a pump. I have been insuin dependent for 10 years now. (I have always taken shots.) My last c-peptide level was 0.6 (which means hardly any insulin is being made at all). That was taken a few years ago. We are now awaiting the results of the new c-peptide test.  Don't get me wrong, I am so thankful for the weight loss thus far!!! I guess I should not fret about this being it was a gamble anyway. The only thing to do now is just accept it and move on just like I did when I first found out I was a diabetic. Thanks for reading my whiney post.....lol.

I had to go on Lantus insulin for a few months because of fasting highs in the 400 and 500 range.  But after a few months we were able to go with Janvania, Metformin and Gluberide and now in 120 ranges.  Doctor said there is no way to tell who will be reversed and who will still need medicines for diabetes after surgery.

Seems like it depends on the pancreas and how much function is left and also on how well your body uses the insulin.  Some of us on the board have theroris.  Maybe the longer you have been on meds, the harder to cure with surgery.  Maybe people on insulin do not respond as well to the surgery.

Would love to hear from others.

If your c-peptide was that low, it's likely not going to bounce back. With type 2 diabetes, the pancreas suffers permanent damage. Those who see remission after WLS have a pancreas that is still capable of producing sufficient insulin for the body. If your islet cells are burned out, it is almost impossible to regenrate them. I would suggest a VERY low carb eating plan along the lines of Dr. Bernstein - eating fewer than 5g total carbs at every meal is so little that it does not require an insulin response from the body. It's not an easy way to eat (I did it for 6 weeks), but once you get used to it, it's not terrible, and you will likely see drastic improvements in your diabetes.

With being on insulin for 10 years, chances are the pancreas has "given" up. It gets used to having the insulin given and doesn't make as much. Ok, doesn't sound scientific, but it happens.

The pump is always the way to go. But that's my personal opinion. I've been pumping for 12 years - been type 1 for 25, My only regret was not going on the pump sooner!

To me, the pump fits the prescription to the person, instead of the person being fitted to the prescription.

Just a thought, it may take alittle more time and weight loss before your pancreas kicks in .  The more you weight and the longer you have had diabetes (on Insulin as well): you need to be well under 200, atleast 180 Lb before some people have sucess....I think the suggestion to eat as low carbs as possible is a good idea but make sure it is enough for healthy brain function.  Be gentle with yourself, even reducing the amount of insulin you use is better for your body. They healthier you get the better you can combat the side effects of diabetes. All is not lost just detoured and slowed down alittle but you have still done an amazing thing improving your health. Congrats! 

Thanks everyone for your responses.

 I am curious if you might actually be a type 1 instead of type 2. I am what my endo calls a LADA. It's

where you become a type1 as an adult. I become type 1 at the age of 36. I went into DKA and

everything. You can google LADA if you wish. Tells ya all about it. 

Thanks for the info. It is quite possible I suppose. I will Google that and see what I come up with. Thanks again!