On suggestions of eagle2 and KimberlyH, I'm starting my own thread. I hope my experience may possibly help someone else as I continue to receive help from all the wonderful posters on this forum .Summary from two previous posts (edited): 1) Background (sorry, if you've already read it skip it): 60 yr old F, 5' 7", 128 lbs, side sleeper -- Fibromyalgia. Extreme pressure points in hips, (tingling, burning, numbness, pain). Currently sleeping on aTP Cloud Supreme... not really sure it's right for me (How can something feel so soft when you first lie down, and be so hard a few hours later?). Still have 6 weeks before deciding to either exchange it for TP Rhapsody (a special "thank you" here to budgy for all his TP information) or get refund and start over. OR new option - try FloBeds and compare! I had tried an Englander Natures Finest Latex and was in so much pain on it, I had quit the idea of latex altogether because of it (I never was able to find the exact content of that particular bed). I admit, at the time I made that decision, I was totally ignorant about different ILD's, thicknesses, customizing layers, coverings, latex actually helping with pressure points, etc. 2) Well, I did it! My new bed should be here no later than Monday. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Dewey was very nice and helpful and thanks to you all I had a list of questions, but he really answered most of them before I could ask. Which was great because I don't do phone very well, and I did do the "ah... ah... ah.."  . I went with all his recommendations except for the vZone, which we decided I could upgrade to later if needed. So my new bed is:Natural Deluxe - Natural Talalay Latex Green Mattress Organic Cotton & Wool Cover Natural Talalay Latex Convolute Comfort Pad Both sides: Natural Talalay Latex Core-Soft Natural Talalay Latex Core-Medium Natural Talalay Latex Core-Firm I told him about how informed and extremely helpful you've all been, (though I think most of you spoke with Dave who was unavailable) Dewey was glad to hear about how impressed I was about this great forum. These large purchases always scare me, but he assured me if for any reason I didn't love the bed, I would only be out the shipping cost of sending it back, which is very reasonable. Eagle, you are so right about how reassuring it is to deal with the owners! I do realize no bed is going to cure my fibromyalgia and all the issues it creates, but I am hoping this bed will provide some relief and comfort... without all the rules the TP demands you follow. -------------------- This message was modified Jul 15, 2010 by Natalia
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Hi Natalie, thanks so much for replying. You're so sweet! My husband and I are ready to order the mattresses. I wanted to get the same configuration that you have without the sensus foam. But there's something I don't understand - You write that you want a very soft bed, but I see that you have ordered medium and firm layers. Can you please explain that? Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!! Claudia |
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riclach wrote: Hi Natalie, thanks so much for replying. You're so sweet! My husband and I are ready to order the mattresses. I wanted to get the same configuration that you have without the sensus foam. But there's something I don't understand - You write that you want a very soft bed, but I see that you have ordered medium and firm layers. Can you please explain that? Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!! Claudia I do need a very soft bed, but I still need support. The medium and firm layers provide the support, while the soft layer on top gives some cushion. Then the convoluted topper gives even more cushion. I loved the feel of just these 4 layers (S/M/F and convoluted topper) when I first got the mattress. No pressure points!! Unfortunately, this gave me lower back pain. Changing to M/S/F got rid of the back pain, but didn't provide me with the softness I craved. So, on Team FloBed's suggestion, I tried the custom vZone and Sensus foam, which provided me with a more yielding type of support... (foam doesn't push back) almost perfect but... not quite. Placing the convoluted topper on it all.... PERFECT! Very, very soft on top, but supportive enough for my back's needs. My son sat on my bed and said, "No way is there ANY support on this thing!" Well, not for him or maybe anyone else, but great for me. That's the beauty of FloBeds, they help you configure the bed for what works for you. I hope you find the exact comfort you need, and Hubby too! Natalie |
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Hi Natalie, I just ordered the bed. Dewey suggested the v-zone with the last 2 layers being soft and medium. Then if it doesn't work, I can always exchange. Darn, I forgot to ask him if they charge me for shipping exchanges... Anyway, thanks for all your help. You've been truly wonderful!!!!!!!!!! Claudia |
| Well, since I have a bad back at L5S1 (ruptured disc, with sciatica to the foot) I was recommended a F/XF and a F/F for my wife. Hope it doesn't feel like the floor :) |