Prior to surgery, I was at Ikea. Right by the checkout there was a display of simple kid's step stools, made of a molded white plastic. I'm a shorty, so I grabbed one and bought it.

When I got home, I showed it to my husband, and started to stand on it. It started to bend! LOL - how embarrassing, I was to heavy for that kid's stool. I never did finish putting my weight on it because it was going to collapse. I put it in the closet.

Last night, I was looking through the closet and came across the stool. I pulled it out and cautiously put my weight on it. It did NOT collapse. I can now use the kid's step stool. YAY!

I'd post a picture of this amazing feat, but I need a pedicure. ha.

Hooray! Thats awesome! I felt the same way when I could sit in those cafe chairs with arms and not feel like I was in a vice grip!

Hooray! Thats awesome! I felt the same way when I could sit in those cafe chairs with arms and not feel like I was in a vice grip!

I can so relate. Or those smaller plastic chairs with arms - I always hoped that the chair wouldn't be stuck to my butt when I stood up.