Teddi Mellencamp shared the emotional moment a nurse took her surgical staples out, two weeks after her brain tumor surgery.
The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 43, posted a black and white video to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, hours after revealing a devastating new health update with fans, where she disclosed that doctors have found more tumors on her brain.
The video showed the reality TV star tearing up as her final staple was removed from the back of her head.
The mom-of-three, who had to shave her long blonde hair to a buzzcut for the surgery, held a disposable emesis bag in case of potential nausea.
'Got my staples out today,' the caption on the video read.
She had the support of loved ones, as someone in the room said 'Good job, Teddi,' and 'You did it.'
Teddi Mellencamp, 43, shared the emotional moment a nurse took her surgical staples out, two weeks after her brain tumor surgery
The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star posted a black and white video to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, hours after revealing a devastating new health update
Following the stressful ordeal Teddi was able to get a little bit of pampering in, thanks to her friend Candace Marino, the founder of L.A. Facialist in Beverly Hills.
The star shared a follow-up video of herself getting a facial massage from the medical aesthetician.
'Thank you to my friend @thelafacialist for offering to pamper me. Felt so good,' she wrote on the clip.
Earlier in the day Teddi broke her silence on her health woes and revealed that doctors have now found more tumors on her brain and that 'the fight is not over.'
The statement included a selfie from her hospital bed with a shaved head, along with a scan of her tumors.
'I am so grateful for the incredible surgeons, doctor, and nurses who made my surgery a success and my recovery process comfortable,' she posted to her Instagram.
'In full transparency, more tumors were removed than expected: 4 in total. This fight is not over, but that round has been won.'
'The laughter, support, and patience of my kids, my family, and my closest friends is one gift with which words cannot properly express my gratitude.
'As I move on to the next steps in my treatment, I just wanted to say thank you to everybody for the outpouring of love and prayers. I see them, and they're definitely helping me stay strong.'
The video showed Teddi tearing up as her final staple was removed from the back of her head
'Got my staples out today,' the caption on the post read
The star, who had to shave her long blonde hair to a buzzcut for the surgery, held a disposable emesis bag in case of potential nausea
She had the support of loved ones, as someone in the room said 'Good job, Teddi,' and 'You did it'
The star bravely shared the update with her fans
Following the stressful ordeal Teddi was able to get a little bit of pampering in with a facial massage, thanks to her friend Candace Marino, the founder of L.A. Facialist in Beverly Hills
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Teddi underwent emergency surgery earlier this month to remove recently-discovered brain tumors.
In a statement posted to her Instagram at the time, Teddi revealed the tumors were discovered following 'several weeks' of 'severe and debilitating headaches.'
The Bravo alum revealed she would be having two tumors removed that day, with the remaining 'smaller tumors' to be 'dealt with via radiation at a later date.'
Her brain tumors were discovered just three years after Teddi announced that she was diagnosed with stage II melanoma - the most dangerous form of skin cancer. She has undergone a total of sixteen procedures to remove the melanomas.
While it's unclear what type of tumor has been discovered, skin cancer can spread to the brain and cause brain tumors, known as brain metastasis.
'For the last several weeks I've been dealing with severe and debilitating headaches. Yesterday the pain was unbearable and required hospitalization,' Teddi said in her statement.
'After a CT scan and MRI, doctors found multiple tumors on my brain, which they believed have been growing for at least 6 months.
'Two of the tumors will be surgically removed today - the remaining smaller tumors will be dealt with via radiation at a later date.
Earlier in the day Teddi broke her silence on her health woes and revealed that doctors have now found more tumors on her brain and that 'the fight is not over'
'In full transparency, more tumors were removed than expected: 4 in total,' she shared
The post also included a scan of her brain tumors
Earlier this week, her estranged husband Edwin Arroyave shared that he was planning on visiting Teddi in the hospital with their daughters; pictured shortly before she underwent surgery
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Teddi Mellencamp shaves her head before emergency surgery
'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 everybody who has reached out, and to everyone who has supported me along this journey.'
Since undergoing emergency surgery, some of Teddi's loved ones have taken to social media to give brief updates on the star's recovery.
Earlier this week, her estranged husband Edwin Arroyave shared that he was planning on visiting Teddi in the hospital with their daughters.
Teddi and Edwin share three children Slate, 12, Cruz, 10, and Dove, four. She is also stepmother to his daughter Bella, 15, from a previous relationship.
While taking a selfie with Slate and Bella, Edwin typed out, 'On our way to visit mom.'
In a separate post, he also sent gratitude to the prayers from fans and wrote: 'Our family is thankful to everybody for your continued prayers and well wishes. Teddi is beyond grateful for the outpouring of love while she continues to recover.'
Teddi's sister, Justice, also gave a heartwrenching update alongside a photo of herself sitting next to her sibling who rested in a hospital bed.
She penned, 'Watching a loved one suffer is horrific. I've tried to get back to everyone who has reached out & I know Teddi will share her journey when she is ready. She is by far the strongest person I know.
'So many emotions as I travel home today but her village is the best one I've ever seen and I'm so grateful for them (prayer hands emoji). Your prayers are everything. Thank you.'
In the wake of Teddi's emergency surgery, a source recently told DailyMail.com that her divorce with Edwin is currently 'off the table.'
In the wake of Teddi's emergency surgery, a source recently told DailyMail.com that her divorce with Edwin is currently 'off the table'; she is seen February 7 in New Orleans
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'Right now, Edwin's focus is on her recovery and the divorce is off the table. It is no longer being discussed. His concern is that she gets better.'
The insider added, 'The surgery was successful, and she is expected to return to the home she shared with Edwin and their three children. They are going to help Teddi recover.'
Shortly after her procedure, Edwin took to social media to share that he had never seen Teddi in 'so much pain.'
He wrote, 'All I will say right now is surgery went well. That said, I've never seen @teddimellencamp in so much pain. She's finally getting some needed rest. I know she is so grateful for the outpouring of love.'
