The BTC diet is not a Cure-all. It is simply necessary to calm your gut down, and to pave the way for a smooth introduction of IF. Now, for IBS-D the BTC diet is likely to improve symptoms .. but C is a different story. If C'ers only ate Soluble Fiber, we would never poop! SF on its own, is constipating. That is why we HAVE TO HAVE Insoluble Fiber. But, once you begin reintroducing IF, gas and bloating can occur b/c you're bringing something new into your body. (Insoluble Fiber is naturally harder for the body to digest than Soluble fiber. Thats why you don't normally bloat up or get gassy from just SF). Without the IF, you will have a really hard time going. But, like I said, just b/c you did the BTC diet, doesn't mean everything should have been fixed. Its just getting you ready.
The ingredients in that pasta are fine. Have you looked over the Trigger list? You should really have a solid understanding of SF, IF, and trigger foods before you start the diet. Otherwise, it will be much much harder for you.
I suggest you go to the Recipe Index here. The perfect place to start, is in the Risottos section. Because the veggies are chopped and cooked, and mixed in with an SF base, these will be easier for your body to digest.
Also, you need to be increasing your SFS amount. I would say about every 3-4 days increase it by about 1/4tsp. Soluble Fiber is what draws water into the bowels .. therefore, it is so so so important to have PLENTY of water in your body to be absorbed. That is why it is so critical to constantly be drinking water.
For food ideas .. try making mashed potatoes with some pureed veggies. Also, the pasta and peas I told you about. The Risottos are perfect. Try a smoothie with 1/2 a banana, some strawberries and blueberries, a little bit of soymilke, and your SFS. Heather's breads are great too! "Sweet Cinnamon Zucchini bread".
Generally, the rule with SF to IF, is to eat it in equal amounts. You may want to start out with just a little bit less IF than SF at first, but increase the IF as safely as you can tolerate. One thing that helped me, is this chart that someone posted a while back. It lists the fiber content in some common foods. That may help with giving you ideas on what to eat.
I know its frustrating and tiring and confusing .. and you just want pull all of your hair out (and your poop  ), but it WILL get better. You just gotta keep at it, and MAKE SURE you are sticking strictly to the diet. LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS of STRONG fennel tea will help with that bloating and gas. Also, get some "Phazyme" ... its a safe brand of gas medicine .. take it before your meals.
I'm sorry your going through a tough time .. if it helps, I was in the SAME spot .. actually, HERE is the post i made a few weeks ago .. there is some good advice in there
We are all here for you!!
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