My foambymail latex -- your advice PLEASE! just had spine surgery and need help!

[michaelmann]

Hi, everyone,

I'm only 30 yrs old and have had 2 major spine surgeries in the past 6 months. I am in desperate need of a good night's sleep, and your opinions on the following would be greatly appreciated.

So I just received my latex from foambymail, and the good news is that my back felt pretty well sleeping on it, but unfortunately it is a bit firm for my taste. FYI I am about 6ft and 200lb, and tend to sleep on my side/stomach. I tend to do better with firm beds b/c of my bad back, but I like a bit softer feel in terms of comfort.

Here's what I ordered (latex from foambymail):
1 King 6" Firm ILD Latex core
1 King 2" Medium ILD Latex topper
1 King Costco Cuddlebed topper
(on top of a 2/3" sheet of strong plywood over a nice king frame base with numerous slats)

What do you guys think I should do to make it a bit softer? I am thinking about getting a 1" soft latex topper, or even two of them. I'm also entertaining the idea of having a middle layer of memory foam. Because I threw an old 4lb 3" memory foam topper in between the latex, and this definitely softened it up nicely, but a little too much. So I am considering the idea of getting a 1" or 2" layer of memory foam to put in between the latex (i don't want it on top b/c i don't like that sinking-in effect).. such as sensus 5lb or even Venus 8lb memory foam.

So, in summary, to soften it, I'm considering:
1. Add (on top) a 1" soft latex topper, or even two 1" soft latex toppers
2. Add (in the middle) a 1" or 2" memory foam layer (either sensus 5lb or venus 8lb)
3. Combination of the above

What do you all think? Thanks in advance.
Mike

 

[Leo3]

michaelmann wrote:
Hi, everyone,

I'm only 30 yrs old and have had 2 major spine surgeries in the past 6 months. I am in desperate need of a good night's sleep, and your opinions on the following would be greatly appreciated.

So I just received my latex from foambymail, and the good news is that my back felt pretty well sleeping on it, but unfortunately it is a bit firm for my taste. FYI I am about 6ft and 200lb, and tend to sleep on my side/stomach. I tend to do better with firm beds b/c of my bad back, but I like a bit softer feel in terms of comfort.

Here's what I ordered (latex from foambymail):
1 King 6" Firm ILD Latex core
1 King 2" Medium ILD Latex topper
1 King Costco Cuddlebed topper
(on top of a 2/3" sheet of strong plywood over a nice king frame base with numerous slats)

What do you guys think I should do to make it a bit softer? I am thinking about getting a 1" soft latex topper, or even two of them. I'm also entertaining the idea of having a middle layer of memory foam. Because I threw an old 4lb 3" memory foam topper in between the latex, and this definitely softened it up nicely, but a little too much. So I am considering the idea of getting a 1" or 2" layer of memory foam to put in between the latex (i don't want it on top b/c i don't like that sinking-in effect).. such as sensus 5lb or even Venus 8lb memory foam.

So, in summary, to soften it, I'm considering:
1. Add (on top) a 1" soft latex topper, or even two 1" soft latex toppers
2. Add (in the middle) a 1" or 2" memory foam layer (either sensus 5lb or venus 8lb)
3. Combination of the above

What do you all think? Thanks in advance.
Mike

Not knowing what is wrong with your back, I would say don't do memory foam. Firm is probably best for you. Have you tried Dunlop latex? I would try that over the Talalay which is probably harder on your back because it is more jiggly and bouncy. Dunlop is more firm. Try one inch at a time.

 

[Lynn2006]

I would add a nice soft 1" Talalay Latex Topper to give a little bit of cushion and try it out for a few days before adding too much cushion. If the bed is still too far, then add another 1" latex topper. You will sink in enough to feel the firm support underneath that is good for your back but still have a little bit of cushion for your pressure points. This is how I like my Latex bed.