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 […]
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 […]
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