The problem is not that you're doing something wrong, but rather that not many people will fit your requirements for someone to post in this topic.
I am a C. I have taken laxatives to help me get stable, though (both over the counter ones and prescribed). Because I believe my story might be beneficial for you, I will write it. Forgive me if you find it is not what you are looking for.
For me, I didn't know about Heather's diet initially, so I was getting stable by just eating starchy things and avoiding irritants as I understood it. That mainly meant eating potatoes and rice with very little additives, but yoghurt too (didn't know about dairy). I was really C and had to take OTC laxatives once a week just to make me go and relieve the anxiety over "How on earth am I going to get that stuff out?" My doctor prescribed another laxative, because I was really C and had weird weight loss. I started taking it (Miralax is the name of the drug), got sort of stable, at least the excruciating pain went away and I discovered this web site (Thank the LORD!)
Then I started doing the EFI diet, but I was already past the most scary part... Since then I have been much better. Knowledge IS power! I stopped taking the laxative, but I think it was important in my stabilization.
So that's the story... I have not tried to get stable without a gentle laxative, and I am not going to try in the future, since I am not willing to live in pain.
Currently I am taking magnesium citrate in lieu of a laxative and it really helps, also for my sleep problems 
If you insist only getting to go from food, I can't give you any advice, I haven't tried that. If you are willing to take magnesium (Natural Calm, or generic, the generic works better for me, but most people on this board are very satisfied with Natural Calm), I strongly recommend that path.
Good luck
Jerry, IBS-C
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