Amputated, a former Miss delivers a poignant testimony: Femme Actuelle Le MAG

The life of Daniella Álvarez changed overnight when she was hospitalized for surgery, which was to be of no consequence. Only, after several interventions that went wrong, she had to make the most difficult decision of her life. The one who was elected Miss Colombia 2011 explained why she allowed the doctors to amputate her left leg when his blood was no longer circulating there. "I chose between having a non-functional foot and a prosthesis that would allow me to dance again, that would allow me to run, ride a bike and everything I liked, I decided to have this surgery", she had written on her Instagram account, a few hours before returning to the block. Monday June 15, 2020, it is with a smile that the former candidate for Miss Universe appeared from her hospital bed. 'she could have let go, she decided to take control and see life on the bright side.

Daniella Álvarez knows she can do it all

"I want to share with you my new version, I love my body like before, I am happy to be here in this world to overcome all the challenges that arise in my new life. I know that by the hand of God I will realize EVERYTHING. 'Feet, why do I want them if I have wings to fly', let's go ahead !!", she wrote in caption of a dozen photos where she poses with her loved ones. Her moving testimony should inspire the many people who find themselves in this same situation overnight. An example of courage that inspires the respect.

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