By owie - 29/08/2019 12:00 - Canada

Today, after breaking my leg, I'm unable to put any weight on it whatsoever. Our bedroom? Upstairs. Our only bathroom? Basement. My husband thought it would be a great idea to leave me alone and unable to walk to go babysit his nieces. I had to piss in a bucket. FML
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ojosRojos 28

Okay but what kind of architect would design a house with the only bathroom in the basement?

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Major_Haywire 7

Not being flippant, but hop and sit on the stairs to go down one at a time. Had to master this at an early age so I know it sucks. Hope you heal quickly 👍

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Major_Haywire 7

Not being flippant, but hop and sit on the stairs to go down one at a time. Had to master this at an early age so I know it sucks. Hope you heal quickly 👍

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bluejello2001 18

OP's ability to do the butt-slide down the stairs may depend on the size of the cast and how recent it is. When I broke my fibula and tibia, it was at a really weird/bad angle and I was told not to put *any* weight on that leg for the first 3 weeks - I was told to use a wheelchair even in the house. And the cast went up to mid-thigh, so I couldn't even get into a position to butt-slide down stairs until my second and thankfully shorter cast.

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ojosRojos 28

Okay but what kind of architect would design a house with the only bathroom in the basement?

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Seeya55 31

I'm wondering if OP meant only working bathroom. Like it's under renovation? If not, that really blows. I know really old homes don't have them on main floors, but will on the second floor with bedrooms. I'm sure it's code somewhere that a home requires a working bathroom in all habitable spaces. A basement isn't habitable unless it's finished. Until then it's considered storage!

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Mathalamus 24

Someone had to babysit the nieces. And you aren't exactly completely immobile. The design of the house is questionable, though.

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jbuckets_404 38

That somebody? They're called parents or hired babysitters....

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Mathalamus 24

The parents obviously weren't availed and they clearly didn't trust a stranger.

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rotflqtms_ 21

Your doctor didn't recommend crutches? I would have asked for crutches so I could get around. I hate being dependent on anyone for my mobility. Now that you know these things can happen, if it's allowed, see about getting crutches.

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RichardPencil 30

You mean crutch technology has not made it to the Great White North? Obvious solution: adult diapers.

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Susan Yee 9

Just bring some food and put a bed in the basement. Problem Solved.

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mcsmee 7

On the plus side, now your husband has to carry a piss-filled bucket downstairs to empty it.

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jbuckets_404 38

Somehow I'm sure that he'll find an excuse not to....

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Drai Gray 8

being a bit of a cry baby if you ask me.....

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AmbrosiaFan 18

Adapt and overcome. When my mom broke her leg, she got a chair potty that my dad would then empty when she was done. Its also possible to slide down the steps, etc.

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jbuckets_404 38

Hubby could've made it even worse: leave the nieces with OP and trekked off to the nearest bar. Good luck, OP!

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