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I couldn’t live without my portable toilet/shower chair.

It sat next to my bed. (I wish I had thought of a side-rail - I could still use it ~18 mo later). Was able to use it to haul myself out of bed. Hubby dumped the tinkle in the a.m.

When I was able to walk reliably to toilet - unfortunately, a regular height, it went into our shower. I finally got sick of looking at it after about 6 months.

Never thought to buy a thing my dad had that sat over the bowl, and was height adjustable. I used to love using it in their bathroom, as we are all tall, and he had it higher than a regular tall toilet. It looked a lot like the shower chair.

Good luck. After the first 1-2 weeks at home, I had so little pain, my activity increased.

Unfortunately, my pain is back due to stenosis, arthritis. Had 4 ablations 3 weeks ago - doing well. Still have a hard time walking, no core strength. Just had 2nd PT vs today. Dang I really got to move!! Of course I know that, but I like my massaging zero-recliner better than exercising!!!

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Thank you and best of luck!