Hi Mrs. Glory,
I just started Heather's diet last July when I got my IBS diagnosis. I, too, am IBS-D and I noticed almost immediate improvement in my symptoms. The key, however, like other have said, is to follow the guidelines strictly. Plus, you must be patient. It takes time for your system to heal itself and stabilize. I think it took me roughly until December to feel good again.
I started just eating the BRA diet(bananas, white rice, and peeled apples) along with french bread for almost a week. I know you're supposed to incorporate IF into it after a few days, but my system just wouldn't take much of it. So, my adivce is to listen to your body and see what and when it can handle more. But it IS important to start eating IF. You need it!
I am one of the weird ones on here, as I don't use a SFS. They all seem to make me worse and I am so busy with work and law school right now that I can't "stomach" the extra stress and pain of experimenting. I am pretty stable on the diet and one Immodium a day. And I take Beano before meals that have gas-inducing potential.
As for coffee, I'd definitely stop drinking it while you are trying to get your system in order. Drink herbal tea or Teecccino (which can be purchased online. Just Google it.) I was a religious coffee drinker and stopped drinking it for six months. Since I've stabilized, I've been drinking it again (a little every morning) with no problems. But I am going to stop again soon, just for my own peace of mind.
Good luck to you! And hang in there! I know the D is terrible and embarassing, but it will get better if you read and follow the diet guidelines, as others have told you. Get Heather's Eating for IBS cookbook. It's been my godsend and the recipes are fantastic 
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