Mattress Mack shared a video from his hospital bed at Methodist, a day after his surgery. HOUSTON — We have an update on Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale's recovery from open heart surgery from the man himself. The Houston icon shared a video on X just after noon on Wednesday.

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale provided another update on his recovery from open heart surgery. Mattress Mack, the owner of Houston's Gallery Furniture, became a household name among sports fans because of his bold bets.

In the video, Mattress Mack shared his appreciation of prayers and support following his open-heart surgery that took place on Tuesday. Mattress Mack even cracked a joke saying he misses his Mack Zcliner over the hospital bed he's currently recovering in. Mack added he also misses his Tempur-Pedic mattress as well.

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale is out of the hospital after undergoing open-heart surgery Tuesday, according to a social media post made by the Precinct 4 Constable's Office.

Mattress Mack is going under the knife. The Houston-area furniture proprietor, whose real name is Jim McIngvale, has gained notoriety nationally because of his wild promotions for free furniture if local sports teams win championships. He funds the promotions in part by placing sizable futures bets on the outcomes.

Jim McIngvale, affectionately known as Mattress Mack, is recovering well following a successful open-heart surgery earlier this week. The Houston icon, celebrated for his philanth

Without proper treatment, a leaky mitral valve can cause irregular heart rhythm and heart failure, according to the Mayo Clinic.

McIngvale stated that he has a leaky mitral valve in his heart and will have to undergo a 4-hour open heart surgery on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center.