Self-conscious about legs

LegacyUser

Hi everyone,

Just looking for people's general opinions really. Long-time reader but first post!
I'm in my late 20s and I have very ugly looking varicose veins on one of my legs & am very self-conscious about them to the extent that I hate going swimming and won't wear skirts or anything that shows a bit of leg. It's starting to get me down. I don't really want to go down the route of having surgery to get rid of them as it's purely just a cosmetic thing.
I feel very self-conscious when in bed with my boyfriend although he has never made any comment & is always telling me how much he loves my body, but I can't help but think that he must repulsed by my legs.....
I suppose I was just wondering how much people notice these things & if anyone has had or knows anyone who has the same problem & how do they deal with it? (I'm not looking for medical advice, just advice on the coping / emotional side of things)

Thanks!

Dizzyblonde

Have you talked to your doctor? They don't operate on them unless they're like ropes, and that would be on someone a lot older then you. They can just inject them.
On the coping/emotional question, the best thing you can do is ignore them and get on with life. You can be sure that other people are too fixated on their own flaws to pay much heed to anyone else's.

ivorygal

Hi OP,

My sister had varicose veins (in the calf region of her legs, up towards her thighs). She's the kinda person that always resisted going to the doctor even if she was dying! But the varicose veins bothered her and she decided to get rid of them, she was in and out of the on hospital the same day. I know you say it's only cosmetic, but it isn't, if they're bothering you or making you feel self conscious it's worth it for the sake of a day or two to get them sorted. I know my sister really felt it was worth it. She's way more confident now.

Best of luck with whatever you chose to do.

Oryx

Other people probably notice them a lot less than you do. I admire a nice pair of legs as much as the next person, but I cannot EVER remember looking at someones legs and noticing the presence or lack of veins.

Everyone has something about themselves they have an issue with, this is yours. It can be fixed, just see your doctor, but make sure before you do its not just something you are focusing any insecurity on.

heavyheart

Is there a reason your not opting to have them removed ?
My friend has done it twice and never complained once about the process.
If you are that self conscious about it would you not consider it ?

AckwelFoley

The reason for an operation is not always cosmetic.

If you think you have it bad... ive one on one of the most unimaginable of places

My friend has your prioblem, hes in hospital hetting it rempoved

ulichmagee

dont worry about it OP sure they're the first thing ya throw out of the way !!men dont even notice them kind of things !!:D

Miss Fluff

I don't understand why you won't get them removed if they are bothering you that much. I understand it is a pretty straightforward procedure and if something is bothering you that much and you have the ability to change it then I recommend you do so.

LegacyUser

Thanks for all the replies people!

I feel a bit better that there's other people in the same boat!
Yes, I did speak to my doctor a few years ago, but I guess they weren't as bad then & so I was happy enough not to do anything about it.
I suppose I would just be very nervous about any kind of hospital procedure, it would freak me out, which is why I would be reluctant to get anything done but from the sounds of it, it sounds quite straightforward so I should just stop being so silly!

Thanks for the advice & I will definitely make another visit to doctor & find out exactly what the procedure involves so I might pluck up the courage!

ivorygal

selfconscious2 wrote: »

Thanks for all the replies people!

I feel a bit better that there's other people in the same boat!
Yes, I did speak to my doctor a few years ago, but I guess they weren't as bad then & so I was happy enough not to do anything about it.
I suppose I would just be very nervous about any kind of hospital procedure, it would freak me out, which is why I would be reluctant to get anything done but from the sounds of it, it sounds quite straightforward so I should just stop being so silly!

Thanks for the advice & I will definitely make another visit to doctor & find out exactly what the procedure involves so I might pluck up the courage!

Good for you!