getting up is tricky at first!! just kind of roll up on your hip and push yourself up on the side of the tub. It does get easier!! So glad it helped you!!! xo

Sue you are a legend, I will have to remember that for next time. Thanks for the help x

LOL....not a legend, just want to help anyone I can. This is a horrible condition and we all know the pain. So if something works, then why not share!! You are so very welcome!!

Sue - how much do you fill the tub? (I'm still having my germ anxiety about that . . . )
Do you immerse your body, except for the legs? The one tub we have in our house is standard, not huge - and I'm trying to figure out exactly how/IF I want to do this . . .

Bugaboo good question about the depth didn't think of that.

fedup -
I really have bath tub anxiety -- but if it helps, I guess I'll be in the tub, too.

Bath tub anxiety? What do you mean my lovely?

Oh, fedup . . . I just hate the thought of sitting in a tub of water, with germs possibly floating around (and entering) my various orifices.
Sounds weird, I know - but anything could be floating around in tub water . . . so, I've showered for many, many years.

I fill the tub all way up. Pretty warm at that and lay back and relax. Bug, don't worry about the germs!!! just spray it with some antibacterial spray if you are worried about it and get your butt in it, you will be glad you did!!! Lay back and relax, it really will make you feel better.

Sue, you do prop your hind-end up, though . . . right? Our tub has a shower enclosure on it . . . so, I'll have to figure that out -