Gifts from MY TWISTED COLON__Middle-of-the—night ER visit. Waiting,on a short ottoman with legs resting on a trash can (hey, it worked).__Emergency surgery__10 days and even longer nights in the hospital. Such a loss of freedom. I mean going to the bathroom required an escort. Tethered to several pieces of equipment can slow ya down__Thankfully, I have a wonderful husband by my side, and I’m healthy now. My heart goes out to those patients who must return again and again in search of health__My staples came out today.