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Ah-ha, three good days in a row.  I have the inside scoop now.  "All things in moderation" isn't really such a bad philosophy.  I am also figuring out the parameters of my new intestinal paradigm.  It turns out that a few times over the last three days I've just been hungry.  How about that?  I had a partial burger and fries Friday evening.....so good. (Notice the "partial" versus moderation philosophy).  I got released by my surgeon on Friday for exercise of my preference so I went for my first "moderate" jog in about six weeks on Saturday.  It lasted 28 minutes, a little over two miles probably, then I walked for another 22 minutes or so.  I had a great deli sandwich for dinner with some cake for dessert.  That also went well.  I went for a 42 minute, still moderate, jog this morning (but then again that's probably close to my regular speed) with a 10 minute walk cool down maybe 3.5 to 4 miles all together.  It does feel good at this point.  I'm off to meet some dear friends this evening to have some catch-up conversation and good fellowship.  I hear snow is on the way...glad I don't have to go anywhere important in the morning.  I think I will work on some spring house cleaning this week.  According to a variety of sources my next hurdle will be the white blood count let down which could occur about the 7 - 10 day mark with the onset of some mouth issues.  We shall see.  If you are a teacher and on spring break, do give yourself a break and enjoy time away from the kiddos.  Those last 10 weeks are a long haul.  And by the way.....all of you out there following my journey...thanks for the good vibrations coming my way.