Absolutely the only silver lining to your absolutely horrendous day is that you were able to write about the experience. But, jeez, what a nightmare.

I do remember from living in the US, that psyllium was the base for some sort of orange-flavoured laxative drink. When water was added it bulked up (as it did in your fridge drawer) and put things in motion . . . so to speak.

Seems all wrong to be entertained by another's misfortune though, but it was a very good read.