I was beginning to think that the big problem with Dr. Mendenhall's plan was the SM=CK angle. At some level it seems odd that Mendenhall did not try to turn Lois against Superman as well, but I guess in theory reprograming of thought is more effective if one limits the goals and messages presented.
I liked Dr. Klein's explanation of the changes being superficial and not permanent.
Dr. Klein's explanation of the various types of cells Superman had also seemed to work. I have to say that it was better than in canon where Superman's recovery was very much at the speed of plot.
