I have known for several years that I have tubular breast deformity. Yes, I used the word deformity because I think it is a valid description. If you search for definitions, one that you can easily find is, "A deviation from the normal shape or size of a body part, resulting in disfigurement". Tubular breasts are definitely a deviation from the normal shape of the breast, so being offended by the term deformity does not make sense to me. But that's just my opinion.
I am 33 years old and have fought with my self-image since high school. I would always conceal my breasts as I would get changed for gym class or volleyball practice. I am even embarrassed in front of my own mother (even to this day)! We will go camping with my parents and my kids and I will make sure and use the shower houses when no one else is there. It simply makes it easier.
I have the greatest respect for those who have tubular breasts and are comfortable with their own bodies. In fact, I have even said that if both of my breasts were the same, it would not bother me at all. However, I have one breast that is small (small B cup) and tubular and the other breast is completely non-existent. After a consultation with a plastic surgeon, she simply said that it was undeveloped. This being the case, I have dealt with this for long enough in my life. On Monday of this week, I made the leap to schedule my breast augmentation surgery. For me, it is not at all a matter of getting larger breasts or even about correcting the shape of my one tubular breast. It is only about having some sort of symmetry.
I am going to be going on vacation with my husband, kids. in-laws and all of my husbands brothers, their wives and kids this summer. I am excited to be able to finally go on this vacation and not have to worry about how my swimsuit looks or whether or not my "helper" for the undeveloped breast is going to slip out of my bra or swimsuit. To be able to relax and enjoy a swim in the pool with my kids is going to be worth anything!
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I have known for several years that I have tubular breast deformity. Yes, I used the word deformity because I think it is a valid description. If you search for definitions, one that you can easily find is, "A deviation from the normal shape or size of a body part, resulting in disfigurement". Tubular breasts are definitely a deviation from the normal shape of the breast, so being offended by the term deformity does not make sense to me. But that's just my opinion.
I am 33 years old and have fought with my self-image since high school. I would always conceal my breasts as I would get changed for gym class or volleyball practice. I am even embarrassed in front of my own mother (even to this day)! We will go camping with my parents and my kids and I will make sure and use the shower houses when no one else is there. It simply makes it easier.
I have the greatest respect for those who have tubular breasts and are comfortable with their own bodies. In fact, I have even said that if both of my breasts were the same, it would not bother me at all. However, I have one breast that is small (small B cup) and tubular and the other breast is completely non-existent. After a consultation with a plastic surgeon, she simply said that it was undeveloped. This being the case, I have dealt with this for long enough in my life. On Monday of this week, I made the leap to schedule my breast augmentation surgery. For me, it is not at all a matter of getting larger breasts or even about correcting the shape of my one tubular breast. It is only about having some sort of symmetry.
I am going to be going on vacation with my husband, kids. in-laws and all of my husbands brothers, their wives and kids this summer. I am excited to be able to finally go on this vacation and not have to worry about how my swimsuit looks or whether or not my "helper" for the undeveloped breast is going to slip out of my bra or swimsuit. To be able to relax and enjoy a swim in the pool with my kids is going to be worth anything!
January 6, 2011 - 12:02pmThis Comment
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