Question:
Looking for the best recliner for Big Men

My sugery date is May 6th 03 and from what I've read its a must to have a recliner chair. At 6'3" and 500lbs (for now)I'm looking for a recliner built for me! I've gone through the standard recliner a few years ago, lasted a few months. I would think by now someone would manufacture one for guys and gals like me.    — Jim J. (posted on April 24, 2003)

April 24, 2003
Try La-z-Boy. They have a chair built especially for bigger people. My dad has one and LOVES it and he's large. They have a website, but it's not that great. Might want to try your local decent furniture store. Good luck!
   — Cheryl M.

April 24, 2003
I can't speak about recliners. I personally found that they were too low to get up out of without straining my stomach BEFORE surgery so after surgery I knew it wouldn't work for me. So I called my insurance company and found out what was needed to get a hospital bed for me to use at home while i recouperated. Really was no big deal, just needed a phone call from my surgeons office. It was delivered to my home and set up while I was in the hospital. I used it all day as a chair and as my bed. I could use the hand rails to help get myself out of the bed and never really needed assistance after the 1st week or so. I was 528 lbs at my surgery date, so we are about the same size. hope this helps. Best of all when I was ready to get out of it they took it away. Open RNY 11-11-02 Down 130lbs
   — dkinson

April 24, 2003
I got a Big Boy Recliner at Roomful Express in Greensburg Pa it is nice and high and long and fit me good with room to spare and I was over 400. I believe Sears here may also carry them.
   — thesaurkratkid

April 26, 2003
My husband purchased a Lane Recliner that is wonderful. I would not have made it Post OP without it. It was the only place I could sleep for weeks. It is huge and very comfy. Easy to get in and out of. It even has steel frame construction. It is made for larger sized people. I am only 5ft3 (started at 440 down to 380 in 7wks) and my sister calls me the "Incredible Shrinking WOman" when I am in it. My husband is 6ft3 and gets lost in it also. We love it! My hubby says it is $700-$800 bucks and has a lifetime warranty. We love it!!
   — rpoepke