“I Love My Body The Same As I Did Before”- Former Miss Colombia’s Positivity And Confidence After Losing A Leg Is Inspiring The World

Written by Niharika Nayak, BA (Media & Communication)  • 

When it comes to being a beauty queen, one might argue that looks place precedence above other things, but that is not always the case. Women who compete in these shows are judged for their overall performance in all regards. Daniella Alvarez was just one of the women living those dreams when she won the Miss Colombia pageant in 2011 and represented her country in Miss Universe 2012. However, the model recently had to suffer through complications from surgery and was left with no other choice but to amputate her leg. Here’s her story and how she’s overcoming her grief through spreading positivity.

Breaking Bread

Breaking Bread
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Before she became Miss Colombia, Daniella started out as a small fry trying to make it big. She was born in the town of Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico and also has a sister. Before she made headlines for winning Miss Colombia, she studied Journalism at Universidad del Norte. Talk about beauty with brains!

Daniella has also made appearances on television and is known for her exuberant, quick-witted and fascinating personality. She’s extremely active on social media and makes it a point to share her life with all her fans and followers. And what’s more? Daniella is also a UNICEF ambassador.

Health Issues

Health Issues
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Daniella recently revealed that she was suffering from a set of health issues. The model and TV show host revealed that she was going through surgery as she had suffered from complications from her condition, ischemia. She shared an image of herself surrounded by all her friends and loved ones. The model brimmed with happiness to be surrounded by all those who mattered. She captioned the image with, “I love my body the same as I did before. I am happy to be here in this world to experience the new challenges coming into my life. I know that, with the hand of God, I will be able to manage. Feet? Why do I need them if I have wings to fly?”

The images showcase a cheerful survivor smiling widely at the camera as she’s leaving the operation theatre. Daniella raised her hands in triumph as staff members wheeled her out and we can only imagine how incredible she must have felt in that moment.

On Her Way To A Speedy Recovery

On Her Way To A Speedy Recovery
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Fans of Daniella have nothing to fear, however. The stunning Latina lass is well on her steady journey to recovery. Her smiling face is proof that one can make it through anything if they keep a positive attitude towards life. She also expressed her immense gratitude towards the staff at the hospital.

Daniella had described her condition and spoke about how blood wasn’t circulating to her leg due to ischemia. She had earlier told fans that she had been admitted to the hospital to remove a lump that had appeared in her abdomen. The image she shares shows her parents, two siblings and her ex-partner surrounding her with a collection of metallic blue and golden balloons. It’s incredible that she has the loving support of her close family and loved ones during this time.

Daniella said, “Today I thank the Lord, the Virgin Mary and all of you for always being there for me. My faith, inner peace and optimism come from God.” She added that once she is fitted with a special prosthetic leg, she will return to participating in all the activities she once participated in. She stated that with her prosthetic leg she will also be able to run, dance, swim and even ride her bike.

Fashion Forward

Fashion Forward
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Besides being an entertainment personality, Daniella is also a businesswoman and entrepreneur. She runs a successful boutique on an online channel that she named after herself and has amassed over 60k followers. The model is very attached to her family and in the pictures she shared, we see her younger brother, Ricki with his arms wrapped around her.

Ischemia is a condition that is caused when there is a major build-up of plaque in the leg’s arteries. This can cause extreme bouts of pain and is extremely excruciating. If left untreated, the only solution is to amputate the limb. The symptoms are, coldness and weakness in legs, pain in feet, shiny, smooth skin on legs and feet, sores that will not heal and severe pain even when resting (1).

Despite all the painful surgeries and excruciating moments associated with her illness, Daniella managed to shine through and come out strong like the trooper she is. Although life will be a little difficult initially, she will eventually learn how to get back on her feet and go back to benign the incredible woman she always was and always will be. What do you think of Daniella’s inspiring story? Let us know in the comment section below.

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