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[phoenix]

Hi PrincessandthePea,

After spending the last several days (and through the web for many weeks) I did decide on the Ultra Plush Latex mattress. I have not heard from them yet and will probably spend much of the weekend deciding on the softness level (ok, hopefully not that long).

They are quite good at making helpful suggestions in terms of selecting a comfort level that may be appropriate for you based on “averages” or on any other information you can provide them. You may be able to speed up the process or go into a little more detail about your choice if you call them (if you haven’t already) and talk to Chuck on the phone. Their phone number is at the bottom of their detailed seller information page here.

I am happy with the decision all things considered. I did look at the link which you suggested, for a back support system while sitting up in bed however I have an unusual but perfect headboard (now sleeping on them) I use tri-folding camp mats which folded are at least 9 inches thick and provide thick annd soft back support while sitting in bed as well as a “perch” for my small dogs and insulation from a window. I then use a very firm pillow against that and with various other pillows (I have 2 of the standard myPillow- will be happy to give my thoughts on them here for others perhaps) I’m set.

They certainly are among the best quality and value in the country and are a great choice for those that are comfortable with an online purchase that is not refundable but is customizable.

The system you use sounds like it works well for you and there is no arguing with success. Hopefully it will be helpful for others in similar circumstances as well.

Post #20 here has some information about the mypillow and the quality of materials and the design it uses. It would be great to provide your feedback on the mypillow though in the same pillow thread because I know that there have been others on the forum that have looked at them as well and would be interested in how it performs and feels for someone else (even though the “feel” or someone’s preferences for a pillow can be very subjective and may be different for each person).

I was concerned about wearing out a mattress if I sat in one place too much but you know? I looked at my old mattress in garage and may still be of use to someone else; it simply was no longer suitable for me due to age and health.

This is often the case where a mattress may not provide for the needs and preferences of one person but may stillbe perfectly suitable for another with different “tolerances” or even different needs and preferences. In many cases the durability of a mattress is not so much that the materials have completely “worn out” but that they have changed more than someone is comfortable with.

I am very happy I found this site and will move my further concerns, specifics and details to another Forum category? I will post later on today. THANK YOU Phonenix.

Thank you as well for adding your feedback and experiences to the information base on the forum. Every new experience adds to the value of the forum for those that follow. Most of all … congratulations on your new mattress

Phoenix