Comments on: Syndactyly (Webbed Toes/Fingers) Forums

By: Dougal

Dougal — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:01:28 +0000

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By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:17:12 +0000

2/3 hahahaha that’s nothing! If my toes were barely 2/3 webbed I would care less too. For those of us with 3/4 or more have a entirely different view and opinion. 2/3’s is hardly even considered a deformity or webbed. Some people are just like that. Jesus Christ that’s nothing!! Who are you to say people shouldn’t have surgery if your toes are BARELY webbed??? LOL Too funny but thanks for your 2 cents. Although I agree, if your toes are “BARELY” webbed 2/3’s up surgery is probably not for you. lol Weirdo lmao

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:06:48 +0000

Vanessa I had this surgery done at 17 and it was a very simple procedure. My 2nd and 3rd toes were together about 3/4’s up on my left and a tad more then half on my right although it looked less from above until you pulled em apart. Drove me crazy! However, If it is just to the second knuckle I really don’t know if it would be worth the surgery but that is entirely up to you. That really isn’t that noticeable and could be kinda cool since so minor. However, if they were webbed all the way I would certainly consider surgery even tho many would beg to differ. It’s a really simple surgery requiring local anesthetic and I was awake thru the whole operation. I even had a skin graft for my left foot. During, it didn’t hurt a bit, just a little tugging n so forth but quite liberating to say the least. Even after it was no biggie pain wise, seriously no big deal. Once the doc (plastic surgeon) separated my left toes she asked me to look and although not finished or sewn up I was very relieved and definitely happy to see my toes were no longer stuck together. I was never made fun of minus one incident in 1st grade but they just didn’t understand at that age but aside from that it was all good. I just never showed anyone because I personally couldn’t stand the fact my toes were stuck together when they should be apart. For me it was the simple fact of knowing my toes were joined that drove me crazy, I even felt them together which was worse because I knew it wasn’t right since I had nerves ‘n muscles running along each individual toe. Anyways, I was happy as could be and even more so once the faint scarring healed. I believe the only negative if you even want to call it that was that I was unable to spread those two toes because the muscles had never been used like that. That was nothing if in fact a challenge for me to strengthen them. But yes, it’s easy, local anesthetic, no balloons or boots to wear after and I couldn’t be happier with the result. It’s all good! Best thing that ever happened to me! To think I was limited and forced to hide my body is ridiculous and just the liberation was well worth it! In my case girls liked my scars and thought they were cool which was much cooler then oooo look at your webbed toes, weird! I don’t like weird, or mutant, I like cool.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:04:36 +0000

By the way, this condition never prevented me from doing anything, whether it be making friends or getting a full academic scholarship for college. Don’t waste money and stress on an operation if it is just skin.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:01:42 +0000

I have 2 toes webbed the second and third approximately 2/3 up on both feet. I strongly disagree with nearly everyone on this page. I would have to say that it is the most unique/coolest physical characteristic I have. I was never once made fun of, only put in the spotlight to shine, being different than everyone else. My dad has the condition also. When I was born, the Pediatrician wanted to seperate my toes, but my dad screamed “No!” I don’t know if people are truly being serious when they say they were “ridiculed” and “teased”. The only comment that I never liked was people blaming my skills in the water on my webbed toes. This is seriously not a problem, think of all the other disabilities other people live with everyday. Just enjoy who you are and get over the false facade you’ve created.

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:48:59 +0000

My daughter is 21 months old and has a partial webbed toe on one foot (to the 2nd knuckle/joint). I was wondering if anyone had any idea the best time to have this surgery done. Would the child be put under using general anesthesia or a sedative and local anesthesia. Her connection is just skin. My friend’s brother was recommended having his son’s surgery before the age of 3. Any input would be helpful.

By: Cindy Ford

Cindy Ford — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:10:54 +0000

If everyone focused on the negatives in life this would be a pretty awful place. With that in mind I see no reason at all to even think about and dwell on a negative outcome from surgery. The only people I ever read about or even hear about complaining of surgery and the so called serious or severe outcomes are from people who either chose not to have surgery because they think it’s cool or they simply couldn’t afford it. Listen, if you can’t afford it and genuinely haven’t talked yourself into believing they are cool as a result then save up and get it done. Chances are you really will be ten times happier then before and yes, that in itself is worth it. The freedom it gives you to be yourself and not be viewed as a mutant is pretty damn nice. I realize some people could care less and good for you but there’s those of us who don’t share your opinion and who are you to try to talk them out of being happy? Is it because you secretly want there to be more people like yourself to make you feel better about having a deformity? Is it because you can’t afford it so you don’t feel anyone else should have the right to be happy and free? Allow people to make the decisions they feel are right for them without placing this disguised guilt by telling them how great life is as a mutant. It’s pretty selfish don’t you think? Maybe you are genuine and maybe you’re just attempting to shed light on how “your” life is so great with webbed toes but there are many of us out there who don’t like having our toes stuck together. It’s a simple procedure and many people are often awake during the operation. It’s hardly a major surgery and far from severe. The worst that could possibly happen is a skin graft may not take and chances of that are actually incredibly slim in todays world. Don’t allow yourself to dwell on these awful things people tell you can happen. They are often just jealous you have the nerve to step up and they don’t. Some people are scared of taking risk and will never know the joy of not having to worry about your toes all the time. Anyone who puts that much thought into their toes and stresses so much should just get them fixed. You won’t be sorry.

By: s keene

s keene — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:17:58 +0000

Anyone who is so unhappy and suffers such misery from the appearance of their toes, should look into having them altered. All I suggest, should you choose this route, is that you do so fully informed of the risks and possible outcomes. Many people have great results from surgery and cosmetic alterations. It is wonderful that we live in a time when this option is available. However, it is also a fact that there are instances of unsatisfactory outcomes ranging from minor to severe. Chose your doctor carefully and enter into any procedure fully informed. Best Wishes.

By: Sadie

Sadie — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:32:43 +0000

I wish mine were “barely” webbed! Mine are fused up to the first joint leaving a small crease at the top separating the two nails. Thankfully my toes weren’t webbed any higher or I couldn’t get away with wearing these cute peep toes. hahaha If they only knew! Ahhhhhhh I don’t even like to think about it!!! I’m so f&$king happy I’ve never told a soul! Even as a ballet dancer and gymnast I’ve always managed to get away with wearing cute socks or booties and making a habit of being too busy to take part in barefoot activities. I hate it!!!!!! All I want is to just be normal and have fun. I hate to even paint my toes because I know no one will even see them and if they do they’ll just laugh and wonder why I even paint these hideous toes. I’d have really cute feet with high arches if it weren’t for my two toes. I can’t even pull them apart to paint cuz they are fused so close together and I always stubb them. I’m scare to death of breaking a toe and having to go get it fixed. I have never even shown any of my boyfriends because they all like feet. Funny thing is they give me foot massages with my socks on and never even noticed my toes were webbed. hahaha omg to funny.. i often wear little sox with a small hole in the big toe or partially showing my second and they just assume I have pretty feet cuz I take good care of my feet and toes. It’s kinda sad to think I make them suffer with a tiny peep show but to be honest I love it. At least they get to see my toes enough to be half way content although the guy I’m seeing now begs to see my feet! lol! I let him pet my toes through the holes of my socks. lmao yes, i am guilty of strategically making holes in my socks. lol Not like I wear holy socks around but i kinda like when they play with my feet. I’m not sure how no ones noticed when they feel the top of my webbed toes but it’s not like they are thinking about it so they don’t realize there’s no space between them. lol Sorry but i’m just like any other girl who likes guys to play with their feet, I just can’t bring myself to show them and let them down. When they ask to see them I tease them by just showing the tops that aren’t webbed or my other normal toes. I love it!! hahaha I’m mean huh! I’ve even have baby soft feet and wrinkled soles and not a single callus thanks to my sock therapy lmao. I love teasing them! I just wish I could go barefoot too. No fun!! So after years of thought and contemplation I just had my first consultation with a plastic surgeon and she was totally sweet! She was maybe thirty yrs old and very attractive. I was a bit worried at how she’d react but she totally made me feel comfortable and even slipped her own shoe off to explain the cuts and the simplicity. I didn’t expect that at all and it was nice not having someone try to talk you out of something OR try talk you into it. She just explained it and complimented me on my high arches and soft feet. It’s kind of funny because her toes were in fact BARELY webbed. The same two toes! So to accept my webbed toes somewhat we decided to just cut them 3/4 of the way down barely leaving my toes webbed. Not really webbed but not totally cut either. I like that look personally and it’s still kinda me. What do you all think? Cut all the way or 3/4? I’m going thru with it so don’t waste your time trying to talk me out of it ok, it’s just not for me. I am scheduled for surgery on the 10th of September. It’s only costing me $1,200 per foot plus $500 for out patient surgery center. (possibly, fee may be waived she said) No boot to wear or any ballons like I’ve read about. Just a small graft, maybe two and the folds will be between my toes. I can live with that. She showed me photos of a woman with the same toes separated and I couldn’t even tell. Photos were before, immediately after, and five months post op. Plus no scars on my ankles or feet because the graft comes from my groin. She said to wear my favorite bikini bottom in and she will make the incision along the bikini line to hide any incisions. I can So live with that!!! It never did make sense to me having my ankles or feet cut up to take skin grafts. The whole point is to hide my imperfections not enhance them. All the more reason to see a plastic surgeon versus a foot doctor. I want an artist, not a doctor who removes warts and ingrown toenails. lol! I’m so happpy!! Doin the happy dance, doin the happy dance! lol! I’m getting a toe ring nanananana! XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

By: Jessica B.

Jessica B. — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:49:40 +0000

Make peace with your toes? Is that a bad joke or were you serious? It’s bad enough some of our toes look like a peace sign but to think they will bring you peace is pushing it. I’ve never had a single day of peace with these stupid toes. Mine are also the 2nd and 3rd, I really don’t like it at all or even find it even half way attractive on other people. Although some people have far less obvious webbed toes like those who have like a 1/4 or a little more webbed. I really don’t know if that even counts lol. Must be nice