| Comment added by : Annette on the 24 Jun 2008 at 07:29am |
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| 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 : Brighid on the 14 Jan 2008 at 18:25pm |
| Like you I also have smaller right calf and toes that I am constantly hiding!! Pools, beaches etc do take alot of courage and as for those beautiful toeless shoes!!! They always catch my eye and I also would love to be able to wear skirts or shorts - yes I know I should be grateful I can walk, run, play sports etc and thankfully suffer no pain. - BUT we are allowed to have our cross moments! (especially in shoe shops!!)By the way I am 38 and have only just explained to my very close friends why I never wear skirts! Yes it still does cause me embarassment and i know it shouldn't! |
| Comment added by : Tim on the 04 Dec 2007 at 20:00pm |
| 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 29 Nov 2007 at 22:01pm |
| 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 28 Jul 2007 at 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 02 Apr 2007 at 20:30pm |
| 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 21 Feb 2007 at 00:43am |
| 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 21 Feb 2007 at 00:43am |
| 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 : Brittnie on the 13 Nov 2006 at 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 15 Sep 2006 at 22:06pm |
| 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 14 Sep 2006 at 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 13 Sep 2006 at 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 07 Sep 2006 at 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 06 Sep 2006 at 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 01 Sep 2006 at 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 26 Aug 2006 at 14:34pm |
| 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! |