Being disabled, it's a difficult process to go store to store... And prices are even worse.\nSo in my yrs of expiereance with matresses, I opted to save my 3 matress pads and 2 padded matress protectors, because I am a super plush type of big girl... Seriously, I believe the princees and the pea story is about me!\nSo with that being said, I have gotten 2 great nights of sleep thus far, after waiting about 48hrs for the expansion process. This unit is really heavy, and my poor husband had a struggle on his hands.. The unit we replaced was a sleep %23, but now the price on those have doubled since ~13yrs ago when we bought it. \nWith such a high bar to overcome, I am feeling victorious, but keep in mind, I was well prepared. \nThe drawback we are having is, our bed is 3ft off the ground, and we have to step up into it, reminds me of my great grandmother's bed when I was a kid! :-) because I also kept my sleep %23 plastic ols school box spring. Me having long legs, am pleasently suprised to see my feet dangle in the air when I sit on the side of the bed, and my knees are benifiting from it. because, the pull of gravity seems to give me a nice strechting on them. \nAfter 2nights I can say, so far so good. And good luck on your journey!