Why do I wear support Pantyhose everyday. Well here my story. I know all of you are like WHY! You must be gay. Or trying to become a transgender women. Or I'm a fetishist. And the answer is no! I wear supported Pantyhose for only for a leg disability, compression.
You must be asking how this get started. Well I was born with a leg disability from birth. I never got a real medical term. I have seen different doctors I have seen over the years. And each doctor I have seen. They either say my disability is clubfoot. Or my feet are just flat. Another one said I'm walking on my ankles. Because my ankles had collapsed. Another doctor said my legs are weak.
It all started from my baby doctor. How I was told. From my Mom & Dad. That when I was born. I was born with flat feet. And if my memory serves me correctly. They said I was born with clubfoot. Or just my legs wasn't straight. My baby doctor told my Mom & Dad that I would eventually grow out of it. But never did. In elementary school. I started noticing that. My legs would just give out. If I tried to do any kind of running . And every time I would fall. I would get embarrassed. But just laughed it off inside and just moved on. Being a kid never thought about it. Then speeding up to my teen years. My disability got worse. I would be prone to fall more & very easily. And was the reason for. When I broke my arm and my foot in 4 places. I could be walking just like everyone else. And out of no where I can feel my knees muscles would just give out. Or if I'm running. My legs give out more quicker. As well I can't walk in any water on the ground. That's how I broke my foot in 4 places. I walked into the kitchen to see if I could help my Mom load up the dishwasher. And there was a spot of water on the ground . I slipped & jammed it into the kitchen cabinets. Luckily I made it without and plates or screws in my foot. But moving forward into my late teens. Pretty much same thing. My legs out still give out from my knees. And every time I would fall. It would take longer for me to recover. From plain in my knee cap. Speed up to year 2010. I got approved for disability benefits. Otherwise known as Medicaid. So began seeing a regular doctor. At first my Primary Care doctor gave me medication for it. At first seemed like it helped a lot. But I don't know if it was the fact. I got use to the medication. No longer worked anymore. So I was sent to a foot & ankle specialist. For mainly to see about special shoes. I had x-rays done prior to my appointment. The specialist looked at the x-rays. And that's how we learned that I was walking on my ankles. The specialist suggested surgery . To build me an arch. And put my ankles in place. My dad & I talked to my primary care doctor. And we all decided that surgery was out of question. And as well I couldn't afford to have surgery. Due to my dad's Illness. And I was his caregiver. So to get another option. My primary care doctor sent me to a sports specialist. And he said I didn't need surgery. And said my legs where just weak. And started me with physical therapy. Did that for awhile. Didn't help at all. And was getting more frustrated. The sports specialist looked at my x-rays again. And that's how we found out that my hips isn't straight. And needed to go to a hip specialist. And couldn't do that since Medicaid didn't provide it. So it was back to the drawing board. And this now 2011. My legs was getting worse. To the point it was difficult to do my daily activities. And could sleep cause my legs would cramp like hell. So I was angry one day. Cause I couldn't sleep. I took to Google. And just would try and research on what I learned from my disability. Wasn't finding anything. Was about to give up. Until that's when I learned about. Support Pantyhose. For weak & achy legs. And it was a new common thing for men. At first I laughed. And told myself there is no way in hell. The only other solution was to try a medical knee brace. And like I said try... And all it would do is hurt my legs even more. So time going by. Still was getting frustrated. One day I just said. O what the heck. So bought me a cheap pair of leggs medium support. And right then. I felt so much better. And each day went by. My legs would improve. And my walking distance increased. So bought more pairs. And tried leggs active support. And trust me active support is wonderful.
I wear my hosiery pretty much everyday. Each day felt good to be able to walk without hardly any pain. But at the same time I was very impressed. And kept it a Secret for the longest time. But one day my dad found out. Dad would ask why. I would explain. And dad just said he understood. And was very happy for me. Time would go by still didn't tell anyone. Not even my doctor. At the time I was getting into a serious relationship with now my fiance Kasey. It was closing in on are first anniversary together. This was 2014. I keep dreading on telling Kasey. In fear that she wouldn't understand. But she was already aware of my leg disability to start with. But that day I suck it up. And explained it out to her. Kasey was shocked at first. But I think she couldn't tell I was very embarrassed. She asked me. Are you wearing them now. I said yeah. Pulled up my pant leg and showed her. Kasey said can I touch my legs. I said sure. And Kasey god bless her. She would look up at me and smile. And said woo soo smooth. My cheeks would turn red. So it was a relief . But still was embarrassed. And still kept it a Secret. Until one day I came across other men who had to wear hosiery too. For a leg disability too. And to name one . His name is Rob Speedking. He's got his own blog on here has well
http://speedkingrva.blogspot.com/ . Just reading his blog. And watching his videos & pictures. Really made me feel less embarrassed. And new years came. New years day 2015. I got to thinking. I made myself a new years Revolution. That i wasn't going to be embarrassed anymore. And just seeing Rob Speedking videos & pictures wearing his hosiery proudly with shorts. I decided to try it. Took small steps. But ever since then. It just became natural. And everyone is know has been very supportive. And surprisingly no one seems to notice or care. So that a big plus. And just makes everything more easier. And now it's 2017. And still wear my hosiery proudly with shorts. And change colors just for fun. Same color gets old after awhile. So that's my story.
Hello
ReplyDeleteYours is an amazing story. One of endurance and commitment.
You really are an inspiration to many in many ways.
I don't even know you and I am happy for you.
I started wearing ,many years ago while working in a factory for 20 yrs. Today my Dr. says my good leg health is because I wear support hose.
We both are very lucky to have understanding spouses. Only recently have I started wearing openly. The stares and glares mean nothing to me any more.
I applaud your tenacity and also your sense of fashion.
Hold on to that gal. She probably is one in a million!
Sincerely Stephen
PS I would love to talk about different hosiery with you anytime. Ideas brands and fashion.
spaulb@webtv.net
Thank you so much. I make out these blogs and become social about it. Is to help people. Understand that.We wear hosiery. And we are still normal. And not into fetish or gay or anything else. And it's not are fault that we have medical problems in legs. So why should we hide it. Thanks for your comment. And happy to hear that your wearing out in public. And hosiery has helped you as much as me. People don't understand on how much hosiery can help someone in medical. And how medication & surgery isn't always the answer. Feel free to view my twitter & Instgram. I always post about my legwear. And share my tips with everyone on who may need them for Medical. My Instgram & twitter is @Gymboy156 feel free to follow me. Also check out my friend Rob Speedking.On YouTube & Instgram & twitter. He posts about wearing because of his RLS in his legs.
ReplyDeleteOnce again Have a great day and thanks for commenting.