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Sam's Story

i have club feet
I was born with right club foot.

I had an operation when i was young (i still have the scars on my right calf) I had to wear casts for months but only for my right leg.

Therefore, this causes my claves to be unbalanced. My left calf is bigger than my right. Unlike most of the stories i read here, I dont suffer pain or aches and i dont have a problem with standing long hours. I can walk normally, run and do everything else normal.

I just have to put on a pair of long pants. I am at the age where I'm conscious of how i look from head to toe (I'm a girl, 22, never had a bf) and I just cant help asking 'why' everytime i look at my calves. I dont wear shorts or skirts because of it. I gave up going to the beach and doing water sports because of it. Most of my friends don't even know abt my calves except for those few that were from my primary and secondary schools. I was teased and made fun of especially from the boys abt it and if it's nt vocally, it's the stares. And it really hurts till today. I get depressed just thinking abt it. Even thought sometimes I try nt to think abt it bt deep down, I know that it will be apart of me forever.
Anyway, I came across this site while searching on calf implants. Personally, I felt that if I were to have 2 similar, balanced calves, I'd be a much happier person. I've had difficulties talking abt this and coming across this website is really amazing.

I should be thankful that I'm not suffering or having feet/ ankle pains 24/7. And I apologize if I might have hurt anyone's feelings bt I just need to know if there is anyone else out there who is in the same situation as I am? Or simply anyone who wishes to share their similar situations with me.

Sam

Added on 21 Aug 2006

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Comment added by Krisel Cabrera on the Mon 1 February 2010 a 01:13pm

Hi Sam. I am 22 and I have the same problem. I long to wear high heels and or shorts or skirts. i hate the fact that i am so self conscious I should thank God that I am as blessed as I am. There are way worse things, but i definitely understand you.

Comment added by Nick on the Tue 21 July 2009 a 11:57am

i am 24 years old, and i have club foot on both ankles, and my calf muscles are deformed just like all of you...ANYBODY blaming their undeveloped calf muscles for the suffering of their love life HAS to get over it..no other way to put it, wear pants and hide it if you have to..i've been with more woman than i can count and to be honest i don't even mention it.. if they ask i answer thats it, usually i just wear pants and keep it to myself.. it sucks but what are you gonna do? it definitely shouldn't make your love life suffer

Comment added by Nick on the Tue 21 July 2009 a 11:53am

Comment added by Samantha on the Mon 20 July 2009 a 03:36am

Hello i have clubbed feet so i have two small calves instead of just one like you and i play soccer so my thighs are pretty big in comparison to my calves. I also feel insecure at times but i always just think f it if people dont like me the way i am then they really cant be my friends. You cant be insecure about it because its who you are and if you dont show off ho you are you will never be able to get to know new people. And if someone wont talk to you because one calf is slightly smaller than dont waste your time on them, true friends wont give a damn. People you should care about will care about the inside and not a minor flaw.

Comment added by Zoe on the Mon 20 April 2009 a 01:34pm

Hi, I've just come across this site whilst looking at info on calf augmentation. I was born with a clubbed left foot and due to wearing a cast for a long time i now have a skinny left leg and a normal right leg. I have never been confident enough to wear skirts or shorts or to swim or go to the beach! Its a real confidence issue for me. I never suffered bullying because i didnt show my leg at all but it really gets me down. Anyway, i spoke to my doctor and he referred me to a plastic surgeon, and i have been put on the waiting list for a calf augmentation. Its about 8 weeks until i have my surgery and i cant wait. Thoe who are thinking about it then go for it! This is going to change my life for the better! I dont suffer any pain and i walk fine so im really sorry for those that do.

Comment added by Javi Cardenas on the Sat 28 March 2009 a 04:18pm

Im 16, have a right club foot and also a really small calf muscle. I hate seeing people with big calf muscles, because I work out and am really muscular and defined frm my upper body and thighs... knowing if I work out my calves ill just end up with one even bigger than the other. Being a wrestler for my school, my legs are exposed alot and im constantly teased about my small calf and big upper body, but I try not to let it get to me. I look at my muscle all the time and just wish it wouldnt have been me to get clubfoot but oh well... I too have been considering calf augmentation but seeing how expensive it is, and the problems I can have in wrestling and my future military career I decided not to get it. At least not anytime soon. calf augmentation for people like us really shouldnt be something to be ashamed of though

Comment added by E Mae on the Sun 9 November 2008 a 02:13am

Hi i have the same problem you have iam 49 years old i was born with left club feet i always had a problem wearing skirt and shorts but know that god has been good to me i had a husband and to kids me my husband not together i have somone else no and it is great but you kno my club feet get to sometime. becouse i can't wear any kind of shose.

Comment added by Jean on the Fri 24 October 2008 a 01:02am

I'm 45 years old, never wear short skirts, shorts, never have serious bf. I wish some day in the near future, we can have calf augmentation with fat transfer and the result is permanent. I would like to hear from anyone who had fat transfer and if you are satisfied with the results. Thanks.

Comment added by Sam on the Mon 13 October 2008 a 12:33pm

hi all, good to hear from you guys! WL: whats your email address? you can add me at; sam.gem@hotmail.com anyone else has msn? we can always chat online yea. looking forward to your replies/comments. cheers!

Comment added by WL on the Mon 13 October 2008 a 08:36am

hey, i'm fr sg too and have the same problem. email and add me on msn so we can talk abt it.

Comment added by Winnie on the Sat 11 October 2008 a 02:50pm

Hi sam, I myself have clubfoot, and like you said about not suffering alot of pain im in the same situation as you, I myself don't sufer pain i do everything lik everone else,and i love sports, I would say im very self consious about it and wonder sometimes why me. but life goes on you have to except it and my advice to anyone out there who may be in same situation as I is to not let it effect your life you are beautiful no matter what way your leg looks and don't let anybody try to put you down or tel you different, and as for dating boys its not a problem its not your leg thee want its all about you being confident trust me thee dont care about wat way your leg is just being confident and be happy wit yourself is the key to success, its hard even for me at times but you just have to get on with and there are things you can do about lik you said sam i was looking into that and im amazed by it.. if anyone who is in same situation as I then please talk to me about it we can help each other in may ways thanks ........

Comment added by Winnie on the Sat 11 October 2008 a 02:48pm

Comment added by Dory on the Thu 2 October 2008 a 11:54pm

You know... I feel very insecure about my calves and the way I walk... I wonder how often people notice my deformity... but I thank God I can walk.. and I can continue with my life being a successfull, openminded, and LOVING person.

Comment added by Dory on the Thu 2 October 2008 a 11:54pm

Comment added by Andr� on the Sat 27 September 2008 a 07:33pm

hi same thing could u add my msn because ive never been able to speak to anyone with the same problem its andre-m_06@hotmail.com

Comment added by Vic on the Tue 16 September 2008 a 11:16pm

Hi Sam, I am in a similar situation, I am 23 and had bilateral talipes. This has caused my calf muscles to be underdeveloped. I am interested in hearing from anyone considering or have had calf implants. Email me

Comment added by Ba on the Fri 12 September 2008 a 09:15am

I got a very much different size of left and right calf because of polio at young age. I am looking forward to undergo calf implant in India in Nov. Making enquiry now and hope all go fine so that I can look normal as well.

Comment added by Annette on the Tue 24 June 2008 a 07:29am

Hi, i no what you mean about the skinny right calf. I too have this issue, having had casts on for the first 13 years of my growing life and tending to weigh my weight always on my left side. I daily think about getting an implant, Have you gone further with you enquiries regarding one? I too for many years, never wore dresses, etc.. for fear of ppl will notice. But i've been a flight attendant for the past 8 years, and quite frankly i prefer to wear the dress. In 8 years i've had only a few comments, and more than happy to discuss my leg abnormality if ppl raise the issue. I just figure, no one is perfect... But would still love to no about the implants.....

Comment added by Tim on the Tue 4 December 2007 a 08:00pm

I'm a College D-1 pitcher who's life revolves around strength. Working out with the team I see guys with bulging calves and then look at mine. I was born with bilateral club feet and had surgery early as a baby and also later in highschool. I have often thought about calf implants to fit in, but its the fact that I know what I have over come that got me to where I am. So let it be a smile from knowing what you have overcome to let people know your physical imperfections can't hold you down.

Comment added by Yellow Glitter on the Thu 29 November 2007 a 10:01pm

My case is like urs... teenager girl, club foot. But in my case the confidence problem comes fro m the fact that why would a guy want to date me with my ugly feet when he can date the girl next me who walks normal? Not to mention i have had many a head turner stare when i would approach guys to flirt or talk.. the head turner stare ppl wopuld think i was a freak. and bc of them it has pretty much dug engraved into my mind that im a freak and no guy would want to date me

Comment added by Susan on the Sat 28 July 2007 a 11:43am

Your story is very similar to mine. I had a left clubfoot that was operated on when I was a baby. I am now 37 years old and I have a muscular right calf muscle and my left is so small no matter how much exercise and lifting weights I have done. I never wear shorts or skirts. I, too, was teased as a child and that is hard to get over and have the confidence to wear shorts. I really can't stand the stares I get when I try to wear shorts or skirts. I have recently seen two plastic surgeons re: calf implant. One says he would do it but the other said I am not a good candidate. I have a husband that has never cared what my leg looks like, I know I am very lucky. I just still can't help but wish I could look normal.

Comment added by Blayne on the Mon 2 April 2007 a 08:30pm

My story is very much the same but very different because I'm a guy. I never wanted to wear a skirt but always wanted to wear shorts on hot days and felt very insecure about it. If I did wear shorts people would call me chicken leg, I would laugh about it with them but it hurt deep down. I've always been outgoing but I could be more outgoing, reading others stories is a real eye opener to how many people suffer from the same thing if not more then I do. I'll try to be a little more optimistic about this in the future, I can walk just fine and that should be enough to be thankfull for.

Comment added by Heather on the Wed 21 February 2007 a 12:43am

your story is very similar to mine. i am now 24 years old and as a girl i have never been able to be comfortable wearing shorts or skirts. it has been very difficult for me because i have never met anyone with a club foot/feet and have not been able to tell anyone about it. i have had boyfriends, but were not able to tell them about it. does anyone have any suggestions about how to tell their boyfriend/girlfriend about it?

Comment added by Heather on the Wed 21 February 2007 a 12:43am

Comment added by Brittnie on the Mon 13 November 2006 a 02:07am

I also have club feet and my anckles are noticably smaller. I also suffer from pain in my feet.. and the fact that they still dont look normal, one was over corrected! It used to upset me (now 20) but ive learned to deal with it as best as I can!!

Comment added by Janie on the Fri 15 September 2006 a 10:06pm

I also have a problem with my calves, my left being noticably thinner than my right. When i was younger (I'm 24 now) i used to get so upset over this i would cry, although i have never had any trouble with relationships. It took me a long time to get over this,and still have hang ups, but don't let it take you over. You can be happy and beautiful without the killer heels and skirts, and I,m sure that you are. Take care Jane

Comment added by Sam on the Thu 14 September 2006 a 12:04pm

hey male sam, great to hear your comments. we r like two alike strangers, dont u think? haa. anyway, wat u said is true, this site allows us to talk about things that we've kept to ourselves for years. recently, i opened up to one of my girlfriend abt my disability. surprisingly, she didnt think much of it at all. i guess, people nowadays are more open and acceptable. well, noboby's perfect right. we just have to think positive and look forward to the best things in life. so cheeerios! p.s. i'm frm singapore, where r u frm?

Comment added by Male Sam on the Wed 13 September 2006 a 01:01am

Youre right. In the past week ive realized that my club foot has nothing to do with my lack of success with women. It has everything to do with my crippling insecurity. Although im not going to say this site changed my life, i feel like its allowed me to talk about things ive kept to myself for so many years. Im now trying my best to be more confident and outgoing, and the more i do this, the more my fears seem silly and unfounded. I still have alot to work on, and every once in a while i relapse into depression, but im being treated. Thanks for your help and your work on this site.

Comment added by Jamie (Site Admin) on the Thu 7 September 2006 a 11:49am

Male Sam: Also to all people with ClubFeet, or anyone who have not had a date. Ask yourself this. What is the worst thing that can happen if you ask someone out. Answer: They say no. Thats it, The amount of operations we have had, I think we can handle a no from someone

Comment added by Male Sam on the Wed 6 September 2006 a 11:29am

your story sounds exactly like mine. exactly. Except i had a left club foot. Im a boy, 19, never had a gf.

Comment added by Stephen on the Fri 1 September 2006 a 11:00am

Born with bilateral, played sports, career in surveying(of all things) had 8 operations until 6 yrs, suffer daily pain. Anyone have any suggestions on relief?

Comment added by Sam on the Sat 26 August 2006 a 02:34pm

U know wat. U're right. I guess that's wat i'm lacking; confidence. It's a major thing, bt I'm going to have to work on it. Thanks!

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