Following the removal of the gallbladder I felt much better but unfortunately the ibs.d did not disappear. You say that you have followed Heather's diet for 5 months "religiously" - you do not mention drinking plenty of water or taking a soluble fiber supplement. I get the feeling from many posts on here that the d's wish they were c's and the c's wish they were d's. Why is it we think the other person has an easier ride?? I think we all suffer and we can learn from each other through these boards. How I would love a bm every other day only!! Fancy swapping?!!! Only joking!!