SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) - The Shaker Heights cheerleader whose leg needed to be amputated after an unthinkable diagnosis celebrated a big milestone on Friday.

Amani Smith was released from Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, weeks after doctors were forced to amputate her left leg.

Amani and her family are thrilled to finally be home, but her major life change is only just beginning.

The 17-year-old was at cheerleading camp earlier this summer when she started complaining about a stomach ache. Within hours, she was rushed into emergency surgery.

Doctors at the time discovered a ruptured abdominal cyst and an infection led to sepsis, a potentially deadly condition.

She had a stroke during surgery and her parents said a nicked artery during the procedure cut off blood flow to her

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