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John asked
20th May 2014

Hi, I’ve been researching mattresses over the last few weeks when I came across your website. I found it very informative & it has answered a lot of questions for me. However there are still a few things I would like to know. I am severely disabled to the extent that I can no longer turn myself in bed. I currently share a double pocketed sprung bed with my wife. As I’m unable to turn myself & my wife has to turn me, it has now got to the point where I require just over half the bed. This is the reason for the research as we would like to upsize to a King size. The pocketed sprung mattress we currently have does cause a small amount of pain & discomfort but I am not sure whether this is due to the mattress, my disability or the restricted sleeping area. With regards to a new mattress I definitely do not want a memory foam one because I do get hot at night & from everything I’ve read about memory foam it wouldn’t be suitable for me. However the Natural Latex mattress is a possibility. Looking at the fusion range, which would you recommended as my wife is 9st & I’m approx. 16st (This is a guess as I’ve been unable to weigh myself for years)?

Would a different topper compensate for the weight difference?

When I’m turned from my back onto my side will the mattress regain its original form quickly or am I likely to be trying to stop myself from rolling back into a hollow?

On the Fusion range the topper is detachable, how is it attached?

How often would you recommend turning these mattresses?

I look forward to your reply. >

1 Answer
Lee Staff
answered 10 years ago

Hi John,

Thanks for getting in touch and sorry that your in some discomfort with your current mattress.

It’s really difficult when it comes to pain and sleep because whilst a good high quality mattress can aid a good nights sleep, there is never any guarantee it will fix any medical or back issues.

We’re always really transparent that a good mattress is the best option but not a guarantee to removing pain.

The difficulty you are going to find is the difference in weight, no one mattress will easily accommodate you both I’m afraid so you will need to look for either a split tension or a zip and link mattress.

Latex is incredibly responsive and does return to its original shape very quickly, I can’t give a guarantee or assurance in your specific case because I can only tell you what the material does and not how each person lying on it will react etc.

I’m sure you can appreciate, I have however recorded a video showing the response rates of foam to give you an idea and these can be seen here.

The topper is separate and not attached, this is so you can use both sides and turn them.

They are quite heavy so a fitted sheet easily holds them in place with minimal movement or adjustment required.

We always recommend turning you mattress and rotating it monthly to ensure the maximum life span of your mattress.

If you have any further questions please give us a call 0161 437 4419

John.

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