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 […]
Read more →Valerie writes: Hi Pete, I’m 51 years old plus size woman and I’ve suffered from RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) for over half of my life. I had a stroke, awhile back, and could no longer work. I’m on a disability budget that makes life just bearable. I’m in need […]
Read more →Andrew writes: Hi Peter, I have read and heard great things about you and themattressexpert.com. I am looking for advice on a mattress with extra strong edge support. I am a large man (5’10” and 275 lbs) and I have ruined every mattress we have owned because I sleep on my […]
Read more →Maryann writes: Hi Pete, I am a 36 y/o woman, 5’4″ and 235 lbs, not the ideal weight since I have 3 herniated disks from L3-S1. I was diagnosed after months and months of pain since late Sept. 2015. I’ve done some pain management – which worked for a […]
Read more →Kevin writes: Hi Pete, Really informative site. Thanks very much. I am a big man from Canada, I weigh 380 lbs and was wondering what the Simmons Black Calista would be called in Toronto. I haven’t had much luck finding one up here and was thinking of getting one and […]
Read more →Maria writes: Hi Pete, Does a mattress remain consistent under the heaviest part of the body (hips, for instance) over time, or does it finally leave a permanent dip under the hips which never rebounds? The described “dip” or breakdown under body curves has a profound effect […]
Read more →Connie writes: Hi Pete, I am interested in a mattress that will support my 300 lb. son. I don’t want it to break the bank, but need a good mattress with medium support that will last. Can you help with suggestions? Thanks, Connie Hi Connie, Funny. I was […]
Read more →Ella writes: Hi Pete, I need help purchasing the perfect mattress after surviving a horrible Sealy Posturepedic pillow top mattress that we purchased just 4 years ago. That mattress just collapsed, forming individual valleys where we slept. My husband weighs approximately 300 lbs and I’m half that size. What […]
Read more →Too often, those suffering with Fibromyalgia place their focus on surface comfort and forget about support. Too often, those suffering from Fibromyalgia will buy a soft mattress, only to find that it wears out much too quickly. These are common mistakes. Simply put, your body has […]
Read more →Daniel writes: Hi, Peter, I purchased a Sealy SpringFree Meadows Latex Mattress from you back in 2006. I’ve had it for 11 years since you sold it to me, and it’s the best bed I’ve ever had, and it’s still doing just fine without any problems. However, I’m looking […]
Read more →Jessica writes: I am looking into buying a new King size mattress (only) for me and my husband. My husband is 6’1″ 350 lbs. and I am 5’7″ 240 lbs. I want something that is soft, but supportive. I also want something of quality that will last […]
Read more →Mike writes: Hi Pete, My wife and I are in need of a new mattress and while doing research online I came across your website: http://www.themattressexpert.com/ After reading the “What You Need to Know” section and the testimonials, I’m interested in what you might suggest that we purchase. […]
Read more →Cate writes: Hi Pete, Love the information you give out on your blog. My husband and I are in desperate need of replacing our very old mattress and wondering what you would recommend for us. We have been sleeping on a SpringAir Majestic. We loved it for […]
Read more →Vicky writes: Hi Pete, My husband is 6’4″ 350 pounds. We need a mattress to support him and his back. Is the Wolf brand mattress supportive enough for this weight limit? Thanks, Vicky Hi Vicky, The two sided Wolf mattresses use a very strong coil unit…the strongest available. […]
Read more →Tanya writes: Dear Mattress Expert, We have BIG problems: I’m 340 lbs and my husband is 320. He is a back and sidesleeper and I am a side and stomach sleeper. We toss and turn all night. I have Rheumatoid arthritis and mild apnea, he is diabetic […]
Read more →Santa writes: Hi Pete, I’m a big man…320/340 lbs. I’ve already bought and returned a couple of mattresses and I want something that will hold me and be comfortable. I have a sore neck, hip and shoulder. So, the mattress must address these issues. What’s more, I’m […]
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