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Posted 3/31/2015 12:57 AM (GMT 0)
I have the annoying morning problem of having to use the bathroom about 3-5 times before I can get in the shower. As soon as I wash my hands and sit down for 5 minutes, I have to go again.

The squatty potty has been working great so that I only have to go once in the morning. I may even set my alarm clock a little later because I'm saving so much time.

My son, who is chronically constipated and usually spends 30 minutes in the bathroom says it's helping things for him, too.

I bought it at Bed Bath Beyond and used the ubiquitous 20% coupon.
Posted 3/31/2015 1:46 AM (GMT 0)
I use an improv one, a nice bathroom sized trashcan with a lid.
Posted 3/31/2015 2:55 AM (GMT 0)
I'm going to have to rig something up for my upcoming travels. Thinking of a couple of yoga bocks that are not being used for yoga.
Posted 3/31/2015 11:14 AM (GMT 0)
I saw that on Shark Tank.
Posted 3/31/2015 3:57 PM (GMT 0)
I seen a video about using a squatty-potty and the lady showed other ways to prop yourself on the toilet if you don't have one, it actually looked very uncomfortable and dangerous the way she showed how to maneuver yourself on the toilet to get the same results as using the squatty-potty.

I'd like to get one, but I have 3 bathrooms at home and think it might be a pain to worry about moving it from one to the other...not to mention I also stay out of town sometimes with my hubby when he goes to work and then I'd have to pack it up and take it with me for those trips as well. I suppose I could by a couple of them but haven't seen them locally and don't really want to buy online.
Posted 3/31/2015 4:03 PM (GMT 0)
but what is the difference between this squatty potty and just leaning forward a lot?
Both methods should change the angle in the same way, right? Or does that small difference in the direction of gravity matter?
Posted 3/31/2015 4:25 PM (GMT 0)
I didn't want to spend that money so I got a children stool from Ikea for $4. Does pretty much same. The worse part is, when you don't have access to this, you never feel 'empty'.
Posted 3/31/2015 5:37 PM (GMT 0)

00Ace said...
but what is the difference between this squatty potty and just leaning forward a lot?
Both methods should change the angle in the same way, right? Or does that small difference in the direction of gravity matter?

Leaning forward is one thing (though I think that sometimes adds to making it harder to pass BM's that are on the constipating side) squatting is different enough that it actually takes the bend out of the rectum to easily move stool through and out without all the straining that goes along with being constipated...you wouldn't need a squatty-potty for diarrhea that's for sure.
Posted 3/31/2015 6:22 PM (GMT 0)
pb4,
I just do not see the difference. The angles of your body seem to be the same. See this illustration (note that the stickman is exactly the same).
VIEW IMAGE
Posted 3/31/2015 6:51 PM (GMT 0)

00Ace said...
pb4,
I just do not see the difference. The angles of your body seem to be the same. See this illustration (note that the stickman is exactly the same).
VIEW IMAGE


Here, check this out it might it explain things better but u may have to copy and paste the link...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYcv6odWfTM
Posted 3/31/2015 6:58 PM (GMT 0)
yes, that is a nice marketing video. and they show that you basically just decrease the angle between your thighs and your torso. The same happens when you lean forward.
Posted 3/31/2015 7:27 PM (GMT 0)
Just sharing the knowledge that's been around for centuries...you don't have to believe it but many do and have found great relief in squatting rather than simply leaning forward...I lean forward and it doesn't help me at all when I'm constipated...to each their own.
Posted 3/31/2015 7:52 PM (GMT 0)
All I can say is try it for yourself. It helps. A pile of books, a childs stepstool, anything you have that's a couple feet tall. It sounds stupid, agreed, that was my initial impression as well.
Posted 4/1/2015 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
Does it just help with constipation or do you think it would help with my serial poopin? (I.e., pooping every 10-15 minutes sometimes 6-8 times but not diarrhea?)
Posted 4/1/2015 1:20 AM (GMT 0)
It helps my "serial poopin". That's why I posted. And I believe the key is raising the knees not merely leaning forward. Just sharing what has helped me.
Posted 4/1/2015 2:43 AM (GMT 0)
I have to kids. I just use them.
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