Recliner Chairs

[RadioHowie]

Ray,

I suffer from a bad back AND a bad front!!!

L4/L5 vertebrae issues combined with major abdominal surgeries back in 2001-02. Between the two issues, I haven't slept lying flat for 11 years now. I HAVE to sleep in a recliner, because I just can't stretch out flat.

To that issue, I selected a "Big Man" La-Z-Boy rocker/recliner back in '01 in fabric. I find it's great for hours of relaxed sitting upright, using the rocker features, and when I want to "hit the sack" I just use the "gearshift" on the side of the chair to extend the footrest and I'm out like a light in minutes.

You should head out to your local La-Z-Boy dealer and check 'em out. Make SURE you go for the "Big Man" version, as the backrest is MUCH taller...8-10 inches...than the standard recliner, and the footrest is 2-way adjustable for varying leg lengths.

They're not cheap -- around 700-800 $$$ -- but if it wasn't for my La-Z-Boy, I wouldn't have had a decent night's sleep in over a decade!

 

[odot]

Was it your back or your wife that caused this lack of sleep?

 

[RadioHowie]

Was it your back or your wife that caused this lack of sleep?

Ruined L4 and L5 vertebrae and the 9 square feet of surgical mesh holding my abdomen together.

Not a comfortable combination.

 

[odot]

Don't sound like it.....would you like a special cookie?

 

[beemerdons]

It is amazing how many Great Minds think alike on our Fine FJR Forum, my La-Z-Boy recliner is now twenty years old and still is in great shape: Even with my big fat Irish ass relaxing in it every evening! Definitely go with fabric, do not get leather!

 

[dcarver]

Ray, please take care of your back, my KZ1300 engine NEEDS you!

Lets see, 1 LzyBoy in the house, one in the shop?

 

[Patriot]

always, only La-Z-Boy

my family and I favor leather sectionals with the max number of reclining pieces

 

[Bounce]

We've had several over the years. I've found the Lazy Boy brand to not be as good for lumbar support as some others because of the gap in support between the seat and the back when reclined. Since then, that's one thing I look for regardless of brand.

 

[dcarver]

So what did you end up with, Ray?

 

[FJRay]

So what did you end up with, Ray?

Nothing yet. Still trying to find the money but research shows me the lazy-boy to be about the best bang for the buck. The machanics are lifetime guaranteed and the foam and fabric for five years. There are some that get better reviews but they are way out of my price range . As far as one in the shop, Your motor would never get done cause I would be sleeping . It's supposed to snow this week end so the KZ motor is on deck. :yahoo:

 

[phroenips]

Ray,

Try to google "relax the back" store " zero gravity chairs". They have a big guy version.

I bought one of these chairs about 5 years ago, best investment for my bad back.

When I get back pain I put the Homedics device on it and all is good.

This chair is pricey, but the quality and comfort is unsurpassed.

Another +1

Not inexpensive, but they hold up well and are extremely comfy

 

[Bounce]

Some googling could find it on the discount.

https://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Zero-Gravity-Chair-Black/5336677/product.html

 

[phroenips]

Some googling could find it on the discount.

https://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Zero-Gravity-Chair-Black/5336677/product.html

That's not what we're talking about, these are:

https://www.relaxtheback.com/recliners/zero-gravity.html

 

[TomInPA]

Ray, check out your local Craigslist. A search on La-Z-Boy turns up a couple candidates that aren't beautiful, but they sure would be serviceable at $100 or less.

https://bend.craigsli...3348798490.html

https://bend.craigsli...3248058198.html

https://bend.craigsli...3354428890.html

https://bend.craigsli...3381929082.html

https://bend.craigslist.org/fuo/3366276661.html

https://bend.craigslist.org/fuo/3294424387.html

 

[FJRay]

Ray, check out your local Craigslist. A search on La-Z-Boy turns up a couple candidates that aren't beautiful, but they sure would be serviceable at $100 or less.

https://bend.craigsli...3348798490.html

https://bend.craigsli...3248058198.html

https://bend.craigsli...3354428890.html

https://bend.craigsli...3381929082.html

https://bend.craigslist.org/fuo/3366276661.html

https://bend.craigslist.org/fuo/3294424387.html

I buy furniture like underware NEW. I don't want somebody else's skid marks.

 

[Bounce]

Reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where the couch is stained.

 

[beemerdons]

Ray, check out your local Craigslist. A search on La-Z-Boy turns up a couple candidates that aren't beautiful, but they sure would be serviceable at $100 or less.

https://bend.craigsli...3348798490.html

https://bend.craigsli...3248058198.html

https://bend.craigsli...3354428890.html

https://bend.craigsli...3381929082.html

https://bend.craigslist.org/fuo/3366276661.html

https://bend.craigslist.org/fuo/3294424387.html

I buy furniture like underware NEW. I don't want somebody else's skid marks.

Uh Dude, I hate to remind you Ray but Bustanut joker passed out drunk on your sofa the night of the Reuben Run - NAKED! And guess what I saw when I got up at 3am to use your bathroom, Bust was then spooning with HotRodZilla on your sofa - NAKED!

FJRay, I am afraid you now have skid marks on your sofa that look like a Freightliner hauling dual trailers of logs on Oregon 97: Locking up the binders on a steep downhill in the Deschutes National Forest! jes' sayin' and nuff' said!

 

[Old Michael]

..., Bust was then spooning with HotRodZilla on your sofa - NAKED!

Ray?

Whatcha doin' out there?

 

[RadioHowie]

Ray, check out your local Craigslist. A search on La-Z-Boy turns up a couple candidates that aren't beautiful, but they sure would be serviceable at $100 or less.

https://bend.craigsli...3348798490.html

https://bend.craigsli...3248058198.html

https://bend.craigsli...3354428890.html

https://bend.craigsli...3381929082.html

https://bend.craigslist.org/fuo/3366276661.html

https://bend.craigslist.org/fuo/3294424387.html

I buy furniture like underware NEW. I don't want somebody else's skid marks.

But Ray...any of these come with dust mites pre-installed! You wouldn't have to wait!

 

[beemerdons]

Ray, check out your local Craigslist. A search on La-Z-Boy turns up a couple candidates that aren't beautiful, but they sure would be serviceable at $100 or less.

https://bend.craigsli...3348798490.html

https://bend.craigsli...3248058198.html

https://bend.craigsli...3354428890.html

https://bend.craigsli...3381929082.html

https://bend.craigslist.org/fuo/3366276661.html

https://bend.craigslist.org/fuo/3294424387.html

I buy furniture like underware NEW. I don't want somebody else's skid marks.

But Ray...any of these come with dust mites pre-installed! You wouldn't have to wait!

Many thanks for reminding me of something very important RadioHowie, I do believe that Bust also left his bedbugs and genital crabs in Ray's sofa also! Probably a few Armadillo ticks from 'Zilla in there too!!