Teddi Mellencamp, a former cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, recently shared her journey of being diagnosed with a brain tumor and undergoing surgery. After her operation on February 12, Mellencamp discussed her challenging recovery process during an episode of her podcast. She described the difficulties she faced, such as being unable to urinate due to medications and experiencing intense side effects from the surgery.
Following her discharge from the hospital, Mellencamp stayed at a hotel with a full-time nurse. Despite improvements in her condition, she admitted to feeling overwhelmed and sad as she came to terms with her diagnosis. Mellencamp recounted reaching out to her co-host Tamra Judge for support, expressing her emotional struggles post-surgery.
Mellencamp’s health journey began when she sought medical help for severe headaches in February, which led to the discovery of multiple brain tumors. She underwent surgery to remove four tumors and is now undergoing further treatments for the remaining tumors. Additionally, she revealed that more tumors were found in her brain and lungs, emphasizing the ongoing challenges she faces in her health battle.
Throughout her ordeal, Mellencamp has bravely shared her experiences, including her moments of darkness and despair. She recalled feeling a sense of impending doom when she first received her diagnosis and reached out to her friend in a moment of vulnerability. Despite the hardships she has faced, Mellencamp remains determined to confront her health issues head-on and continue her journey towards healing.
Despite the tough battle, she expressed optimism about the treatment process. She will begin radiation therapy on Monday, March 17, and will also receive immunotherapy once every three weeks. Check out the full article on People’s website.
