Hello,
I'm new to this forum. I've read the links before joining. I've also purchased both of Heather's books and have skimmed them.
I am very confused about the insoluble vs. soluble fiber rules and I would like to understand this more. I was taught that insoluble fiber relieves constipation. I've seen dozens of constipated people relieved by eating Fiber One cereal or bars, for example, as well as drinking more water and exercising. And these same folks are told to eat whole wheat bread, and not wheat bread.
Eating soluble fiber foods such as white bread, white rice, etc., just goes against everything I've ever been taught. Even the nurse at my dr's office told me I was eating too many carbohydrates and that carbs are binding.
I've always been able to relieve occassional constipation when I eat bran, high insoluble cereals, etc.
This website also says that eating soluble fiber foods can help with diverticular disease. Again, I was taught that we need a lot of INSOLUBLE fiber when you have diverticulosis.
Please help me understand what I am missing because I have been feeling physically terrible for over a week and do not want to land in the hospital again only to be told to take an enema (which did not help me move my bowels, either).
I am highly motivated to do whatever it takes. I have even given up coffee this past week which is a major thing for me to do. I am only drinking herbal tea--peppermint or ginger.
Thank you in advance. For now, I am... 
Jana
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Reading a lot about IBS but very confused.
