Teddi Mellencamp recently shared a poignant glimpse into her emotional journey as she recuperates from brain surgery. On February 26th, the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star took to her Instagram Stories to post a touching black and white video showcasing the moment when she had the surgical staples removed from the back of her head. In the heartfelt clip, the 43-year-old can be seen with tears welling up in her eyes as she lies in her hospital bed, undergoing the process of having the final staple removed. Surrounding her are her loved ones, who offer words of encouragement, cheering her on with phrases like “You did it” and “Good job, Teddi.”
In addition to sharing the emotional moment from her hospital stay, Mellencamp also posted a separate video showing her receiving a facial treatment from her friend Candace Marino, the founder of The LA Facialist.
Earlier that day, Teddi gave her followers an update on her brain surgery, sharing a post alongside an image of her brain scan. She revealed that she had undergone the removal of four tumors the previous week. Expressing her gratitude for the skilled medical team who ensured the success of her surgery and made her recovery as comfortable as possible, she acknowledged that more tumors were removed than initially anticipated, totaling four in all. While acknowledging that her fight is ongoing, she expressed gratitude for the unwavering support and patience shown by her children, family, and closest friends.
As she prepares for the next phase of her treatment, Mellencamp took a moment to thank everyone for the overwhelming outpouring of love and prayers, emphasizing how these gestures have been instrumental in helping her stay resilient through this challenging time.
The television personality’s health battle began on February 12th when she revealed her hospitalization due to severe and debilitating headaches. Following diagnostic tests, doctors discovered multiple tumors on her brain that they believe had been developing for at least six months. Teddi underwent surgery to remove a few of the tumors, with plans for further treatment involving radiation for the remaining growths.
This recent health setback adds to Mellencamp’s ongoing struggle with skin cancer, having undergone the removal of more than 17 melanoma spots over the years. Her openness about her health journey serves as a source of inspiration and resilience for her followers as she bravely confronts these challenges with grace and determination.
