Originally Posted by
FUMR
There are however people with medical reasons to go more often. I know because my wife was, at one time, one. She may have needed to go four or five times on a flight of that duration. It stands to reason that with 260+ pax on board and the flight nearing its destination there were more than the average heading to and from the restroom.
Ever since a procedure for prostate cancer ~6 years ago, I think I'm doing pretty well when I can go
an hour between lav visits - especially if I'd had a few drinks. Heck, often the time between boarding and reaching an altitude where they unlock the lavs can present a rather unpleasant experience (yes, getting a decent night's sleep can be a challenge). So if the pilot had just announced TOD, there is a good chance I would have been one of those who headed to the lav...
How's they saying go - until you've walked a mile in a man's shoes...
