I assume CBC is some type of blood panel... I haven't seen one, but I think our regular doc has one he took before sending G off to see the urologist, and they took them when he was in the hospital.
G gets a regular vitamin/mineral supplement and other than his chocolate (and ice cream) escapades is on a good diet. Doesn't touch alcohol and quit his pipe some time ago. We have a huge veggie garden and many fruit trees and I am a passionate griller and love fish and as a rule I grill daily. It's how I unwind, outside with peace and quiet and beautiful views. Anyway, he generally eats well and balanced. And he's back on track now - I am grilling salmon tonight. Spinach from the garden, and rice is the plan.
I have a potassium supplement on hand, I use it myself at the time. I can include him for a bit. He also gets some iron since he lost a bunch of blood.
I am sure they'll do his blood in Portland... I hope to get that arranged for later next week.
Oh, and it turns out the doc has his own lab also - 3 rivers did the path - and maybe he just wanted to do it himself and it was a business thing that caused him to be reluctant. We'll see more on Monday when I will discuss the second opinion.
The prior drug was nitrofurantoin and he did not tolerate it well. I am holding off on the cipro for now but watching closely for burning or any other signs of infection. I will save this for Portland to decide...unless I see any signs of infection.
He feels so much better now - falling back into his routine.