Well, I'm no doctor, but it does *sound* like IBS to me. I mean, there is nothing in your description that screams "that's not IBS!" to me. I know you mentioned that the pain isn't relieved by a bowel movement, which is part of the Rome Criteria (i.e. if it's IBS it should be) but experience and what others have said on the boards tells me that that's not always true. Also, you CAN have IBS that is only or mostly pain predominant and not related to D or C at all. That said, what you're describing does sound like occassional D ("normal movements mixed with loose stools and urgency").
If you're sure you've had all the tests to rule out anything else, I wouldn't be too worried. Are you on the diet now? Is it helping? How long have you been on it?
Also, you've had your gallbladder out... did the pain start after or before that? Have you read this newsletter, which addresses the issue of having one's gallbladder removed (at the bottom)?
Also re: weightlifting and this diet. You're right, there is nothing inherently problematic with this diet and gaining mass. CAlories can be a problem, but there are plenty of vegan and vegetarian weightlifters and bodybuilders who must have a MUCH more difficult time with getting calories. The only thing you can load up on is fat: fat makes bulking easy because it's more calorie-rich than protein or carbs. But eating low fat doesn't necessarily mean not gaining mass - you just have to eat MORE. Plus there are plenty of safe proteins if you're not a vegetarian - just gorge on egg whites, chicken breasts and tuna! 
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Hi Curt
