Major Mackerel Break Silence After Leg Amputation

Veteran Dancehall artiste Major Mackerel, is thankful for live even though he recently lost apart of his leg to diabetes.

Major Mackerel, given name Garfield Dixon, was faced with two decision; he was forced to either have the amputation or allow diabetes to take his life.

“I am a diabetic for over 30 years and that cause me to amputate my leg. Bob Marley was supposed to cut off a toe and he didn’t. He passed at 36, and I am still here at 52. Me not ready to look over there yet. I lose a lot of weight, and me dun neva have much from before, but I am out of hospital and regaining my strength,” he told the Jamaica Star.

He then explained that he visited the doctor because his vision was extremely blurry and tests showed that his body was being poisoned.

“Dr Dean Wright said to me, ‘DJ, is either yuh do the operation or yuh go home and play three’. The doctor set things up and by the following day, I was admitted to Nutall Hospital and did the surgery. Well, when ah wake up and look down and don’t see the foot, it feel weird, because it feel like it still there, but at least I can look down” he stated.

“I am grateful for Dr Wright, may the engine of his generosity never get rusty. Life can’t buy money and money can’t buy life. Financially, I am on my own, but my friends make it easy. A big shout out to Freddie McGregor, Spragga Benz, Konshens, Shaggy, Stitchie, Macka Diamond, who is the original Lady Mackerel, Merciless, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer and the Soundwave Crew. Thanks to everybody for their get well wishes. I appreciate all of them, and most of all thanks to God,” he added.

The artiste is encouraging people especially those who are insulin-dependent, much like himself to take care of themselves. He says that they should, “eat healthy, stay away from the sweet stuff and take your medication.”