Teddi Mellencamp has revealed she is undergoing surgery after “multiple tumors” were found on her brain.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 43, took to her Instagram story to share a series of photos and videos of her preparing for her surgery, including one showing her friend helping to shave her long hair off.
The reality star was seen with multiple sensors stuck to her head as she prepared to go into theater with her loved ones around her.
She told her followers: “For the last several weeks I’ve been dealing with severe and debilitating headaches.
“Yesterday the pain was unbearable and required hospitalization. After a CT scan and MRI, doctors found multiple tumors on my brain, which they believe have been growing for at least 6 months.”
She added that two of the tumors were set to be surgically removed on Wednesday with the other smaller lesions to be tackled with radiation “at a later date”.
Teddi concluded the post by writing: “I am blessed to be surrounded by my children, family, friends, doctors, nurses, and surgeons who are doing everything possible to get me back into better health.
“Thank you to everybody who has reached out, and to everyone who has supported me along this journey.”
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 43, explained that she will have two of the tumours “surgically removed” Wednesday.
“The remaining smaller tumours will be dealt with via radiation at a later date,” she added.
Mellencamp also expressed how “blessed” she is to have support from her “children, family, friends, doctors, nurses and surgeons who are doing everything possible to get me back into better health.”
“Thank you to everybody who has reached out, and to everyone who has supported me along this journey,” she concluded.
Later taking to her Instagram Stories, Mellencamp shared a video of her friends taking an electric razor to her head before the surgery, with RHOBH co-star Kyle Richards and singer Morgan Wade on hand to help.
“My best look,” she sang, while appearing to be upbeat.
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Before making the shocking announcement Wednesday, Mellencamp posted a selfie of her lying in a hospital bed with sensors on her forehead and the sides of her head.
“Counting down the minutes until my babies get here,” she captioned the selfie. “As my dad said this am, god only gives hard stuff to those of us who can handle it. It’s a hard day but I have faith and amazing surgeons and know everything will be OK.”
Mellencamp, who shares three children with husband Edwin Arroyave, received thousands of comments from fans and fellow Bravolebrities wishing her a healthy recovery.
“Praying for your health my friend,” wrote Real Housewives of Orange County star Emily Simpson.
“Sending you so many prayers and all the love!!!,” Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay commented, while co-star Lala Kent added, “You’re in our prayers. May God bless you.”
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kenya Moore chimed in to say, “Praying for you.”
The Two Ts in a Pod co-host has sadly faced a myriad of health challenges ever since she was diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma in October 2022.
Over the last two-and-a-half years, Mellencamp has undergone at least 16 surgeries to have her melanomas removed.
Mellencamp announced in December 2024 that she went in for her three-month skin check-up and “for the first time,” the doctors had not found “anything abnormal.”
“I’m grateful for my doctors, nurses, family, friends, and all of you for your continual support,” she captioned the post.
“As long as you’re here, I have a reason to keep advocating for myself and for others.”
