I have to wonder if anybody over the age of 50 can just eat what they please. I look normal weight but don't envy me. There are only one or two items I can order from the average restaurant menu. Lactose intolerance primary problem--but I've just been through a terrible mess that I think started with too much fiber. My system just can't handle the bulk. So that means very little uncooked food. Bananas are OK but no apples, etc. Certainly no whole grains. I live on white bread, white rice, pasta. And when the going gets tough--good old sugar (jello, ginger ale). Dr said he will do a flex. sig. if the heavy bleeding starts up again. Nobody promised us a rose garden!!