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theocrat
So I need a new mattress and I know this has already been under discussion, but it has been some time. So what are you using and what are your suggestions?
chickadee
I'd love a memory foam! I'm currently in desperate need of a mattress... haven't had money to buy a new one yet.
theocrat
QUOTE (chickadee @ Oct 3 2009, 02:33 AM) *
I'd love a memory foam! I'm currently in desperate need of a mattress... haven't had money to buy a new one yet.


What kind of memory foam? Are you talking about a memory foam mattress or a topper? Does it really matter which one you get?
qbounce
I have a box spring matress, and ended up buying a 2'' thick memory foam topper for it after my SCI. It's worked fine for me, but the next matress I'm buying will have the memory foam top already on the matress.

I've never tried a total memory foam one, but couldn't justify spending $8-10,000.00 on it.
fatdave
I Have a Tempurpedic Mattress, Queen sized. I bought it a couple years ago and I paid around $2000 for it, they have financing options if the initial cost is too much. It's been worth it.
Trinity
I have a 25cm deep memory foam mattress which is sprung underneath. I love it and it was half price so very cheap!
Jax
Tempur-Pedic queen-size. Tax exempt here with a prescription. biggrin.gif
Jeff V
I have a Tempur-Pedic Mattress, (two actually*) for the first few months it was fantastic...for the first time in years I slept though the night. Now, it doesn't matter what I sleep on I cannot get comfortable. They do cost big $$ - I know that they offer 90 days to try the beds, however I do not know of anyone who has returned one - and whether or not they had any trouble doing so. (You might want to do a BBB inquiry on your local store). These beds are sold on commission and the commission must be huge (when I just showed an interest in one; the local Sleep Country salesperson called me every other night until I purchased one). I would HIGHLY recommend getting the soil-proof cover (appx $85) before you ever sleep on one as the bed is a big sponge and any accidents or spills are IMPOSSIBLE to clean up. The spoil proof cover works incredibly, I had a pet pee on the bed and the sheet stopped any urine from passing thru.

This is also a very good time of the year to purchase one, they always seem to be on sale in the fall - Also, you can negotiate the price, they don't want too, but if you turn around and start to walk out..they can miraculously make a better deal. (Sometimes they have "used" ones for sale, I guess this must be the 90 days that were returned, although some places it is illegal to sell a used mattress)

(* I bought a second one for my teenage daughter to hopefully ensure she does not have spinal issues later in life)
bobbyvee
Is anyone familiar with Supreme Comfort mattress and bed?
mellowgator
QUOTE (bobbyvee @ Mar 9 2010, 09:52 PM) *
Is anyone familiar with Supreme Comfort mattress and bed?




my bed is a pillow top on one side only so it's not too high. however, it can't be flipped. is it hard to dress in bed with memory foam? just asking. i have to wake up to pee a couple of times during the night so that gets me to change positions.
ADP-10-08-63
I got a custom made double mattress by a local manufacturer yes it was expensive but money well spent.

Highly rcommended
airart1
i use a waveless waterbed, love it, i'm gonna need one this summer also, mine has started to spurt leaks, but sealy doesnt make one with the back support anymore so i have to pick another brand, but i love my bed.....
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