Selling Sunset's Amanza Smith's Near-Death Experience with Spinal Infection
Amanza Smith, star of Selling Sunset, revealed that she was just "one or two" days away from death after being diagnosed with a spinal infection called vertebral osteomyelitis. She experienced a month-long backache before collapsing at home and was hospitalized for a month after the infection was discovered. Smith underwent a six-hour surgery to clear the infection and had a titanium mesh cage, metal rods, and screws implanted in her spine. She is now on a long road to recovery, including a six-month antibiotics regimen and physical therapy. Despite the challenges, Smith remains grateful to be alive and is eager to get back to the things she loves.
