Thanks, guys. And don't worry, I knew Falcon would recommend avoiding heme iron. It's to be expected.
They removed his right kidney so finding low protein, healthy organic meals has been a bit of a bitch. He grew up on the Island in a small town doing nothing but drinking and shooting guns but he's done really well cleaning up his diet. He didn't eat particularly shitty before, but now that there's zero room to fuck around he's really pulled in the reigns. Mom's always cooked well and went vegetarian a few years ago so she's been all right with the meal prep. I've been going to the farmer's markets too and connecting with local growers because we have awesome product and livestock that I should really take advantage of. It's expensive but every bit helps. I've also spent the summer building a small garden too so it's nice eating things grown by my own hand and sharing it with family.
It's tough to know how much time he has left. It's really difficult seeing the oncologist and nephrologist so infrequently and trying to piece things together. Just visiting the parents lots to help with chores and keep everyone in good spirits. I never knew how much of a weird dynamic it would be to try taking in all of this but not patronizing him and changing the way we act. I was honestly preparing for a different outcome. I thought he'd be treated with chemo, we'd tough out a shitty period and then he'd bounce back. Change of plans I guess... trying to not be too much of a bitch because I know it happens to millions, but it's a different change of plans for sure. We're expecting November 17th and my bro just had another baby girl so it's really put a lot of weight on his shoulders.
Hopefully we find some sort of complimentary therapy or a good clinical trial where he'll get a higher level of care. Sure helps to know people in the health care industry though. Getting awesome care from the local hospital and the BC Cancer Center. All we can do is handle things as gracefully as possible and make the best of our time.
