11-07-2025
Women dream of having my curvy body & spend thousands to have it – but in reality, I was born with a major birth defect
EVERY year, thousands of people go under the knife to achieve an hourglass shape - a body catapulted into popularity around 2014 thanks to Kim Kardashian.
Achieving the teeny waist and mega round hips via hip augmentation can not only dangerous but also costs anywhere from £4,000 to £8,000 in the UK.
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However, whilst many are willing to take drastic measures to achieve curves, one woman has now bravely opened up about the birth defect which has caused her extra wide hips.
TikToker @ deluna26, who's won more than 1.6million followers, recently explained the story behind her curvy hips and huge thigh gap.
In the viral video, the pint-sized beauty, who is 4'9'', explained that she was born with a condition called gastroschisis - a defect that affects approximately 300 babies in the UK each year.
Gastroschisis is a type of abdominal wall defect, which occurs when a baby's abdomen does not develop fully while in the womb.
Early in all pregnancies, the intestine develops inside the umbilical cord and then usually moves inside the abdomen a few weeks later.
In gastroschisis, the abdominal wall does not form completely so the intestines develop outside and are open to the air when the child is born.
Although is not currently known what exactly causes gastroschisis, the condition is becoming more common, particularly in younger mothers under the age of 20 years, reported the NHS.
Gastroschisis is immediately recognisable because the newborn's intestines are outside of the abdomen, some of which may appear darker as they have been in contact with the amniotic fluid inside the womb.
Bravely opening up and educating social media users, the young beauty said: ''My hips are open because the pelvic bone [...] was not able to close when I was a baby.
''So when I wear pants, they [legs] look open.
''I have a lot of scars - inside and out - because I've been through a lot in my life.''
The slim beauty also replied to the fans who were concerned about her slim appearance, explaining that she simply has a fast metabolism.
''I always lose calories like this - that's why I look skinny.''
The TikToker also shared an uplifting message to others who may be struggling with their appearance and image.
''I want to inspire people to be who they want to be. When they look in the mirror, I want them to know that they are beautiful the way they are.
''I may look different - and I probably act different - but I'm still a human being,'' she said in the viral video.
''I'm not using my videos to get views. I'm using my videos to share my story because I want people to know that you can have a normal life having a birth defect, any condition or anything.
''It doesn't stop me from being me, from having a job.''
During her day-to-day life, the young woman relies on a catheter, as well as ''a fake bladder'' made from intestines and a part of her stomach to hold her urine.
''I may probably take longer in the bathroom but I still feel [...] human.''
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'You're really strong'
The inspiring and eye-opening video has clearly left many emotional, as it's racked up close to 4million views.
As over 41,000 people gave it a like, 1,168 others flooded to comments to praise the woman.
One fan wrote: ''I hope you're doing okay and don't let nobody tell you anything about your condition, you're really strong and your confidence is something that nobody should take away from you.''
Someone else agreed, adding: ''You're so sweet thank you for taking the time to explain this, a strong bada** beautiful woman.''
