FRIDAY February 13, 2009 10:20 PM

“Everything is perfect!” “You look fantastic!”

These are just two of the comments from the doctors this morning.

The first comment is probably the more important because it refers to my blood counts and test results. However, the second comment probably resonated more because it was made by a young female doctor and it immediately appealed to my sense of vanity – if I ever had a sense of vanity. A hint to all you guys - it’s gotta be the buzz cut look!

So our stretch of being in good health continues to march on. And thank God for Stouffers – because I can actually eat the food and they don’t bug me about my appetite.

Today started the immunosuppressant treatment. So, this morning a nurse arrives with more pills than I have ever seen in one place before and says that I had to take all of them. As I said before, I take no medications for anything and when they show up with 19 pills – it’s rather daunting. Before the day was over, they added on another 12.

As I mentioned yesterday, the nutritionist came by today and basically went over my 100 day diet. There were no real surprises – everything must be well-cooked. So rare steaks, beef roasts, and hamburgers are out of the question. Even medium is not acceptable. Restaurants and takeout are not allowed and, of course, no alcohol. Just wait until day 101! Party time!

However, there are to be NO SALAD BARS and NO BUFFETS for ONE FULL YEAR.

Well it’s now three days down and one more to go on the chemo. And this should end my involvement with chemotherapy.

So, I continue to sit here reading the newspaper, watching television, and watching movies on my laptop. And the doctors continue to be amazed!

Thank you all, again, for your thoughts, prayers, and support because it seems as though a protective mantle has been placed around me - for which I am extremely grateful.

Bob