Hi Stephie, thanks for the welcome, and thoughts.
I suppose I just bristled a bit when Linz basically said that I shouldn't post what works for me, just because it doesn't work for her. Especially, since I have been through EXACTLY what Justin is going through, so I really know where he is coming from, and what he is trying to do with his diet. I wasn't posting for others, when I was giving my suggestions to Justin.
I also feel that much of the guidelines are based on personal experience. If I were to try to follow the IBS guidelines on this site, without modifying them for myself, I would be very ill. I think there are many others who post here that also have special needs that don't entirely fit the guidelines, judging by much of the despair I see posted here, along with all of the posts about medications. I mean no offense to Heather in saying that. I really admire what she is doing for people, and this site is a fantastic resource. I just think people need to be able to think outside the box to find what works for them, rather than just blindly following somebody elses guidelines.
A few personal examples:
Disclaimer: This is what I experience, and may not be right for you. If you have any hesitation, please follow the guidelines on this site.
Lettuce: I can eat TONS of lettuce, with no issues whatsoever. Lettuce IS NOT a salad. There are many items that go into a salad that can trigger IBS. For me Lettuce is not one of them.
Fruit: This to me is a major trigger of IBS. It is due to a frequently undiagnosed Fructose Malabsorption problem, of which I have posted links above to back up this view. I find that fruit will give my D every time. I know many other IBS'rs that have the same issue. According to the guidelines on this site, fruit is fine.
Olive Oil: Another recomended item on this site, that will immediately give me an attack of IBS. Even very small amounts of this will do it. I have no problem with Rice oil.
Potatoes: This is a huge IBS trigger for me, and will give my IBS every time. I suspect it is a Nightshade allergy, and is probably a personal issue that will not apply to to many people.
Quinoa: This has been suggested in a post just above. Personally, I find the Saponins (soap like compounds) that are contained in Quinoa, very irritating to my intestines. (If you decide to try this grain, I advise washing it very thoroughly before cooking it).
As you can see, if I decided to follow the guidelines blindly, and not experiment to find what works for me, I would certainly be on medication. As it is, I am totally stable (as long as I don't eat the offending foods) and I take ABSOLUTELY NO MEDICATION. I feel this last point is crucial, because IMO there is no medication that does not have long term negative effects. I take the personal view that food is not entertainment. I eat only what is necessary for my health. I do not hold the view that I am deprived and need to take medicine so that I can have a party in my mouth 
Anyway, I appreciate the thoughts, and hope that I can continue to contribute my experiences on this site, without being censored. Of course, if Heather wishes me to not post any of my experiences that are contrary to the guidelines, I will respect her wishes.
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Phil
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