Tina writes: Hi Pete, My hubby and I are on the hunt for new mattress. He is a big man 6’3″/ 250 lbs and I am, well, short and 140 lbs. We bought a bed in 2015 and now our backs are hurting. There is a lump […]
Read more →Don writes: Hi Pete, My wife and I are 800 lbs combined. We need a mattress that will hold up under our weights. After much research, it’s clear that latex is the most durable. Which latex mattress and latex topper would be best for us? Thanks, Don […]
Read more →Mark writes: Hi Pete, We are large people. I am 300 pounds and my wife 200 pounds. Will your Simmons Beautyrest Black Calista Extra Firm mattress with a Plush 2″ Talalay Latex Topper work for us? Thanks, Mark […]
Read more →Lou writes: Hi Pete, I’ve seen some of your blog posts about mattresses for people who carry a lot of weight. My wife and I are such people, with me weighing more than 500 pounds and my wife being a shapely 350.. We have purchased a couple […]
Read more →Patricia writes: Hi Pete, I would like to buy a Simmons Beautyrest Black mattress, to to us being heavy people. Both my husband and I weight under 200 pounds. I am 6′ tall, but my husband is 6’4″. So, we will need a California King size mattress. […]
Read more →Jillian writes: Hi Pete, I would like to know if you can tell me what kind of mattress I can get. I have gone through a couple of mattresses in the past year, and I can’t seem to get comfortable. All of my mattresses sink in, making […]
Read more →Beth and Kyle write: Hi Pete, I’ve been searching for a new bed for years, but have yet to buy anything because of my husband’s heavy body weight. We’re both of average height. He weighs about 300 lb while I weigh about 150 lb. We’re both side/side-stomach […]
Read more →Hi Pete, I’m looking for a reasonably priced, king size, all latex mattress. I have been told this is better, most resilient and longest lasting, for people who are extremely heavy. My problem is that I can’t afford the prices I’ve been seeing…in the thousands of dollars. […]
Read more →Hi Pete,I’ve been reading your blog with great interest and I believe I’ve found the solution to our problem. My wife and I are large, very heavy people. I’m 6’4″ and 400 pounds. My wife is 5’10” and about 300, although, she won’t say exactly. A couple […]
Read more →Alice writes: Hi Peter; I live in Ontario Canada, near Niagra Falls. I am 61 years old with arthritis in all joints. I am 5’4″ and weigh close to 200 pounds. I am a side sleeper, sometimes on my back and yikes….on my stomach when I am […]
Read more →Sarah writes: Hello Pete, My husband and I are struggling to find a mattress since gaining weight. We are heavy people. I weigh 285 and he weighs 390. Is there a certain mattress you can recommend for us that will hold up more then a few years and […]
Read more →Amy writes: Hello Peter, We are truly desperate to find a comfortable mattress. We moved 2 years ago and finally got a king-sized bed, but we have been unable to find a comfortable mattress to go on it. Our first choice was an extra firm Simmons that […]
Read more →Anthony writes: Hey there! I just wanted to shoot you an email to ask for suggestions regarding a queen-size mattress. Unfortunately, I got pulled into the memory-foam “hype”. Since purchasing this Nectar mattress, this past January, I’ve not been pleased…to say the least. After reading some of […]
Read more →Sheri writes: Hi Pete, Which is a better mattress–latex or innerspring? Thanks, Sheri Hi Sheri, If only it were that simple! There are so many good and bad choices on either side of that isle. It’s kinda like standing at the podium, in The Hall of Congress, looking out […]
Read more →Linda writes: Hi Pete, I have back pain, hip pain and joint problems with my current mattress. I am looking for something with more padding so I don’t wake up in pain. I am considerably overweight so I need extra support in the mattress and […]
Read more →Jim writes: Hi Pete, My wife and I are shopping for a Simmons Beautyrest mattress. She is gravitating to the plush models, which I find comfortable too. The problem is that we are large people. I’m 250 lbs and she is 175 lbs. And while they are comfortable, they […]
Read more →Jack writes: Hi Pete, Is there a mattress particularly known for durability? My wife and I are both very heavy and don’t like memory foam mattresses (too hot) Also, we need a mattress that can be flipped, because the no-flip one we got lost its support early and we had to live with deep body impressions. We […]
Read more →https://themattressexpert.com/choosing-a-mattress-for-plus-size-people/ Choosing a Mattress for Plus Size People | The Mattress Expert It always amazes me, when a 250 Lb. man calls or writes…seemingly perplexed as to why his Plush Pillow-top mattress didn’t hold up. As a heavy person, you will … themattressexpert.com Delivery is Free […]
Read more →Michelle writes: Hi Pete, I’ve been reading through your posts and feel like I’ve learned a lot already, but I wanted to get your expert opinion on my specific situation. I have a queen size Sealy SpringFree Bristow LE that I bought from Sears in 2008, so […]
Read more →Kelly writes: Hi Pete, We are looking for a recommendation for a good mattress to accommodate a man that is 6’5″ and 280 lbs. After doing some research, I understand that an interlocked coil unit is the strongest. The surface needs to be soft enough for my sensitive hip […]
Read more →Joyce writes: Hi Pete, My husband and I are searching for a new mattress. We are both fairly large people and want some good support. He has hip and shoulder pain. I am wondering if there is a good mattress you can recommend for us. Thanks, Joyce Hi […]
Read more →Jerry writes: Hi Pete, I have had a Simmons Beautyrest Firm mattress for less than two months and it is no longer firm and I can feel the springs popping (goosing me). I weigh 200 lbs and am chronically ill so I spend a lot of time […]
Read more →Lori writes: Hi Pete, We are looking at buying a king mattress set. My husband is about 300 lbs so we don’t want something that will break down but he also he likes the softness of plush or ultra plush. We purchased a Westin Heavenly Bed and I […]
Read more →Daisy writes: Hi Pete, Love your blog! Such great info! I’m replacing a Latex bed that I love, only because I want to go from a Queen to King. It has held up well over 12 years and shows very little sign of wear. It was […]
Read more →Greetings Pete, I really need your help to find a new mattress to purchase. Last year, I had back surgery in which all five of my lumbar vertebrae had the back portion of the bone cut out and removed. As a result I can only sleep on my […]
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