Teddi Mellencamp continues her brave battle with cancer. After tumors were discovered lurking in her brain, an emergency surgery transpired. But our bodies are amazing, complicated machines, so rest is now needed for this Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum.
Thankfully, Teddi successfully made it through her recent brain tumor removal surgery. However, several tumors remain. Her pain levels are high, but Teddi continues to push through. Standing at her side is a strong support system, and now that her schedule is freed up, her body is receiving some much-needed respite.
As her recent medical diagnosis rages on, things are changing in the Mellencamp-Arroyave household. Here is everything we know about where Teddi stands today, including a few updates from those who know and love her best.
Teddi Mellencamp has taken a step away from her podcast
Teddi and Tamra Judge cohost the Two Ts In A Pod podcast. These reality television star veterans began streaming in 2021. They had the time, as neither were filming on their respective series that year. Over the years, Teddi and Tamra have interviewed countless stars while offering couch dwellers everywhere behind-the-scenes thoughts and tips from their favorite series on Bravo.
But now, Teddi must step away from their series, as her treatment plan and health are her top priority. On her final broadcast, Teddi shared with their listeners that headaches sent her to the ER. Once there, multiple tumors were found, and two were to be removed that same day. Tamra then uploaded another podcast, which this duo shot in advance, so Teddi was present and accounted for.
However, Tamra added a note at the start of this episode. Here, she explained the pre-recorded aspect. But then she noted that Teddi would be stepping away for the foreseeable future.
“Hey, guys. I just wanted to get on here [with] a quick note,” explaining that she and “Teddi recorded this Summer House recap before Teddi had to take a brief sabbatical to focus on her health. She sends her love and thanks everyone for listening,” Tamra said, as emotions threatened to overtake her voice.
Edwin Arroyave and Teddi Mellencamp are placing their divorce on hold
Teddi filed for divorce from her husband, Edwin Arroyave, last November. Their split was messy, as most are. A handful of days ago, we shared that their divorce was still on, even though their family was battling through this horrific health matter. But now, it looks like the plans have changed, as another source has stepped forward to say this split is now on hold.
This source spoke with DailyMail, claiming, “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 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,” this source added.
Teddi and Edwin were married for 13 years. Their children include a 13-year-old named Slate, a 12-year-old named Cruz, and Dove, who is only 4-years-old. The divorce of their parents was likely a tough pill to swallow, so it’s positive Edwin and Teddi came back together to get through this life-changing health update as a unit.
Teddi Mellencamp is now facing a lengthy recovery as her loved ones speak out by her side
Teddi faces a complex, lengthy recuperation period. “Doctors have told her this will be a long-term recovery process,” they stressed. But as for how long her recovery might take, this answer remains “dependent on many ‘to be determined’ factors, but doctors have been upfront this could be a years-long battle,” they added.
A source also notes that Teddi might not return to “normal” for another six months to a year. Part of her recovery includes having to rebuild her motor functions with a possible side of speech therapy. However, her loved ones remain “confident” that Teddi will “work harder than anyone” to return to where she once was.
Teddi will require a lot of help from her beloved inner circle. As Edwin prayed online, all he wants is to see Teddi healed. But more than healing, Edwin also desires “peace, hope, and [a] full recovery” for his estranged wife.
Justice Mellencamp, the sister of Teddi, recently shared an emotional update online, expressing gratitude for all the support her family has received. But Justice is hurting. Watching her sister “suffer is horrific,” she penned. But Teddi “is by far the strongest person” Justice knows, so she has faith that Teddi will endure this setback.
Join us in sending healing thoughts to Teddi and her family.
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