guerita,

I have been meaning to respond to you for the last several days. For some reason I could not post messages.

Anyway, how are you feeling? Have stayed on the diet to give your body time to adjust? Is you IBS getting better? I have IBS-D and this diet has helped me. The bloating and gas I used to have is nearly gone. But the second I eat something high in carbs....it's bloat city! My D isn't as bad either, unless I eat something really greasy, like pork rinds.

As you know, with IBS, everyone is different. I used to think when I had D I should eat crackers and toast, too. But when you eat these kinds of foods, your body thinks it is sugar. The bacteria in your bowels love that sugar and they feed on it. The result....D. Anytime you have a change in diet, your bowel habits will change. Try sticking to the diet for at least 2 weeks, and slowly increase your fiber intake. I like taking FiberCon...no yucky thick, gritty drink you have to choke down!

Good luck, and let me know how you are doing!