Maddak SP Ableware Extra Wide Tall-Ette Elevated Toilet Seat with Legs, Bariatric

Got this for a tall, overweight geriatric relative who has trouble standing up from low chairs/toilet seats.Had to buy this expensive one because other lighter, cheaper models had slipped off of the toilet bowl. (causing dangerous falls) (don't buy a model that uses a plastic screw to clip to the front of the bowl -- if force is applied laterally or unevenly while standing those models can slide off.)Basically, this thing bolts onto the toilet bowl like a gigantic toilet seat, (they call it "Bolt-Down Lock-In-Ell III" ) using the porcelin bolt-holes the toilet seat cover used to attach through. So unless your toilet bowl comes unbolted from the floor, it isn't going to fall off the toilet.NOTE: I did add a pair of rubber gaskets and steel washers when I installed those bolts, because i didn't think that the included plastic nuts were enough. So budget to maybe spend another $2 at the hardware store. Rock solid ever since.Caveats: One downside of being bolted to the toilet is that it is harder to clean than the other models, But the benefit of greatly improved stability far outweighs that downside.

We found it sturdy, and okay to assemble. However the extra wide in the title of the item is not meant for the opening but for the seating area. The actual opening into the toilet is tiny, and certainly not designed for man to sit on. Plus the item is high, which is good, but makes for a very messy situation, for things that have to go down. We through ours away.

My husband came home from the hospital two days after knee replacement surgery. He was able to walk with a walker, and the pain was tolerable. THEN...he had to go to the bathroom. It hurt him SO BADLY to sit down that it took him 30 minutes to muster the strength to stand up. I immediately ran to my computer and started researching elevated toilet seats. Ray is a large man so he had some specific requests. He wanted something that had side handles and preferred handles that had legs down to the ground. He NEEDED an extra wide space in which to sit. This Tall-Ette seat was just the key. He had installed a 2" taller toilet just 4 months earlier...so, we did have to place some pieces of wood underneath the legs on the floor to ensure stability since they did not quite reach the ground without them. The actual opening could be a little bit larger for him as he still has difficulty urinating with this seat while sitting, but this has been a lifesaver for him. He's now 5 weeks past surgery--but will be having the OTHER knee replaced in another 4 weeks...so, we will be using this seat for another two to three months at least. Finally, I must add that being an Amazon Prime customer is FANTASTIC. I could not find this seat (or anything comparable) in any stores locally, and I only had to pay $3.99 for NEXT DAY shipping with Amazon Prime. I ordered it at 3 pm (pacific time) on Wednesday....and we had it before noon on Thursday. THANK YOU AMAZON!!

Tall-Ette is sturdy, with ample seating, and comfortable to sit on. It was delivered quickly. It was easy to put together, and it was priced in a range we felt appropriate. Tall-Ette met all of our requirements and then some.Update: Six months later, and we are still very happy with this product. It is sturdier than others we looked at, and it has been moved to three different toilets. It fits whichever one we put it on. The seating is ample for my 200 lb. Dad. He's tough on it when he gets up, but it takes the punishment. Easy to pull off and clean thoroughly.

I just rec'd this and attempted installation. This definitely was not made to fit my Kohler Cimmaron elevated toilet. This must be designed for older model toilets that are of normal height only. First, my toilet does not have an opening between the seat and the toilet bowl -- there is a plastic plate there -- so the bracket for installation cannot slip in between the toilet seat and the bowl. So, we had to remove the bracket (against the recommendation of the installation instructions). Then, as MANY reviews on the internet state...the legs wobble and do not sit flush on the floor -- especially if you are trying to install it on an ADA height toilet (16 inches or greater). So, we removed one of the padded cushions on each arm which allowed the legs to be extended to the floor -- it barely sits on the floor now. There is quite a bit of the seat that fits into the toilet bowl, so it should not come up when rising off the seat to get up after use. BUT, my elderly, overweight mother has not used it yet, so we will see. BUYER BEWARE: this will NOT fit an elevated toilet and do your research on the internet before purchase -- the internet reviews are not as good as the ones on Amazon. Also, the width between the hand rails is 19 3/4 inches -- so if the person is wider than that, it will be too small. THIS PRODUCT CANNOT BE RETURNED, so please make sure it will work for you before purchasing!!

Fits over toilet seat. But does not cover an elongated toilet seat. Had to remove one side rail because of small width. Would not recommend for anyone over 250 pounds who need a larger seat with more width. It is advertised as extra wide. Check out width before buying.

Waffling on whether to give four stars or five. Pros: fits over a regular toilet, makes it easier to sit on than the standard toilet when mobility is an issue. Very heavy duty, well made, very sturdy, I feel confident that the arms will bear my weight getting on and off. Con: it's hard to spread one's legs for sanitation. But after thinking about it long and hard, I don't see how it could be designed any other way. Drop arms would not be as safe. Anyway, I have two, one at home in the powder room, one at work since they don't have a bathroom fitted out for handicapped people. In the master bathroom, a regular tall toilet and grab bars, which I prefer. For me, this is a quick fix, but worth five stars.