Teddi Mellencamp revealed she’s undergoing emergency surgery Wednesday after doctors found “multiple tumors” on her brain.
“For the last several weeks I’ve been dealing with severe and debilitating headaches,” she announced in a statement shared via Instagram.
“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.”
Teddi Mellencamp announced that doctors found “multiple tumors” on her brain.teddimellencamp/Instagram
Mellencamp shared the news in an Instagram post Wednesday.teddimellencamp/Instagram
The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum, 43, explained that she will have two of the tumors “surgically removed” Wednesday.
“The remaining smaller tumors 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."
The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum posted a selfie lying in a hospital bed with sensors on her head.teddimellencamp/Instagram
Mellencamp also shared a selfie video of a friend shaving her head.teddimellencamp/Instagram
“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 one of her friends taking an electric razor to her head before the surgery.
“My best look,” she sang, while appearing to be upbeat.
“My best look,” she said in the video.teddimellencamp/Instagram
Mellencamp said she was having two of the tumors removed Wednesday.Getty Images
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 received thousands of comments from fans and fellow Bravolebrities wishing her a healthy recovery.
Mellencamp received support from fans and fellow Bravolebrities.Instagram/ Teddi Mellencamp
The “Two Ts in a Pod” podcast co-host has previously documented her health struggles.Teddimellencamp/Instagram
“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” alum Scheana Shay commented, while co-star Lala Kent added, “You’re in our prayers. May God bless you .”
The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum 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.
Mellencamp was diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma in October 2022.Instagram/@teddimellencamp
She has since undergone at least 16 surgeries.Teddimellencamp/Instagram
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 checkup 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 [sic] support,” she captioned the post. “As long as you’re here, I have a reason to keep advocating for myself and for others.”
