Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave has shared an update on her health amid her recovery from brain surgery earlier this month. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum underwent brain surgery after doctors found "multiple tumors" on her brain in mid-February. She is now sharing insight into how she's doing today.
"I am so grateful for the incredible surgeons, doctor, and nurses who made my surgery a success and my recovery process comfortable. In full transparency, more tumors were removed than expected: 4 in total. This fight is not over, but that round has been won," she wrote on Instagram on Feb. 26. "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."
Teddi Mellencamp reveals what's next for her after brain surgery
Teddi, who shaved her head ahead of her brain surgery, later posted on Instagram Stories that she got her staples out from her surgery. She also revealed that she also made time for self-care with a facial, noting that getting some time for a "pamper" session "felt so good."
She had previously mentioned that radiation is also in her treatment plan (more on that below), but hasn't offered any updates on that.
Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave confirms brain tumor diagnosis
On Feb. 12, Teddi shared the news of her brain tumor diagnosis in a statement on Instagram. "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 wrote on Instagram at the time. "Two of the tumors will be surgically removed today - The remaining smaller tumors will be dealt with via radiation at a later date."
She added, "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."
Edwin Arroyave shares an update on Teddi Mellencamp's condition
Her husband, Edwin Arroyave, also shared an update on how Teddi has been doing in the wake of her health news. "Our family is thankful to everybody for your continued prayers and well wishes," he wrote in a post he shared on February 17. "Teddi is beyond grateful for the outpouring of love as she continues to recover."
