Marion, I understand! We bought our house 6 years ago. First thing I did after all day moving boxes... soak in the spa tub...jets on high! When I was ready to get out... I couldn't! The heat from the water had taken its toll. Luckily I could yell loud enough for my DH to come help. Now I have a small plastic stool that I sit on in the tub if I need to just soak my legs. We've actually considered removing the tub and turning that area into a sitting/dressing area.