Beth, I finally got "brave"
***warning*** to sensitive readers who don't like to discuss BM's***
I finally got "brave" and I "hop" up and squat. No need of a stool! (I do keep a box of kleenex on the back of the toilet though - to throw in first - you'll know (or learn) why.
It was really tough at first because of "hesitation of elimination", shall we say, and not "complete" elimination, either.
But, it only took (for me, anyway) about a week of practice, and it's very short, sweet, to the point, and I'm done.
Still need paperwork (sorry), but I know with consistant proper eating that will improve, too. I am getting a lot better with that, too.
blessings and love