My "toilet ottoman" arrived today. It came in three pieces, in shrink wrap- the top and then the two side pieces were stacked together and no directions, so legs are interchangeable.It took some effort and quite a bit of force to actually shove the leg sides down into the top but after some struggling, I flipped the top upside down on my carpet and used my full upper body weight and force to press and shove downward until they were (mostly) in.When I flipped it right side up I saw that the legs still werent fully in, so I placed it right side up on the floor and pressed down against all four corners with my full force and they FINALLY went all the way in.I set it at the base of my toilet and did a practice sit. I could see immediately the way it changes my body position and I am hoping it works great when its the real action.Do want to say that at least for me, at least during my practice run, that it forces my rear end into kind of an uncomfortable pinched sensation against the inside of the toilet seat edge. That may be solved by shimmying around until I eventually find a comfortable position. Lets say I *hope* it works out, bc I really didnt like the pinchy sensation of my butt bones grinding against the seat edge.I think its important to point out that the comfortable feeling you have when you sit normally is not the same when you put your feet up on this. I may end up needing a padded seat bc of it.But if it helps me do what needs to be done from a seated position, I will be really pleased.I am 162 pounds and I sat on this stool just to help press the legs firmly into the top and to check that its really as sturdy and able to hold a good amt of weight. I can say that it IS sturdy. There was no creaking or wobbling and it didnt shift under me. When I stood up, as another test, I only used one aem on one side to push up bc I wanted to see if it would wobble or flip then and it did NOT.I think this is a good purchase and it seems that the company didnt lie about it. So thats a full four stars so far.I reserved a star bc I havent actually *used* it yet. Once that happens, if its still good and the sitting experience is comfortable with my legs raised, I'll come back and give the full five stars.*EDITED 12/17/24*I want to shout about the AWESOMENESS of this toilet ottoman from the top of some building so that EVERYONE knows how good this is and what a worthwhile purchase!I used to really struggle in the bathroom. Im talking 30 minutes in there, fussing and struggling and trying everything I could think of to make things *move* smoothly. I tried prescription medicine from the doctor, otc stuff, stool softeners, different dietary changes... NOTHING worked.Nothing, until this little, unobtrusive, GLORIOUS toilet ottoman.I have not struggled one single IOTA since receiving this. Im now in and out of the bathroom in about 3 minutes, WITHOUT medication. No pain, no cussing, no frustration any more!!!Im telling everyone in my family and friend circle about this and may just end up buying for them so they can see for themselves.No house, no hotel, no air b-n-b should EVER be without one of these, ever again!!!I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS STOOL!!!!I could NOT be happier or more thrilled with this purchase. It may actually be the best thing Ive ever bought online, matter of fact. Oh, and the little inner seat rim discomfort I experienced during my test run went away with a little bit of shimmying around until I found my perfect position.Are you still here? What are you doing? Don't wait on this! Go grab yours and make sure theres enough for every bathroom bc I guarantee once other household members discover this, there *will* be fighting over it and you will always be having to hunt thorough the house to find it when you need it.Happy Holidays!!!