Thanks to swelling beginning to dissipate I have more stamina for things like standing in place and moving about. It's not just less pain either: it also means that healing in especially difficult-to-heal locations is finally coming along too. No more spontaneous (minor) bleeding after standing for too long.

It also means that I have been resuming some of my usual household responsibilities like bringing down garbage/recycling/compost (so long as it's below 10lbs), cooking, and, if the spirit moves, doing the dishes in contravention of our agreed-upon chore division.

Tonight's dinner is an easy one: a Coconut Lime Dumpling Bake.

July 12, 2026