Hold Teddi Mellencamp close in your thoughts and prayers. As the beloved alum of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills embarks on her journey to recuperate from an emergency brain surgery, she and her cherished ones are bravely preparing for an arduous and lengthy path to recovery.
Last week, the vibrant reality star and podcaster unveiled that, amidst her ongoing battle with melanoma, doctors had discovered multiple tumors. This daunting revelation came after she sought medical attention for "unbearable" headaches. While doctors swiftly performed emergency surgery to remove some of the tumors, the smaller ones necessitate radiation treatment.
Prior to her surgery, Teddi shared on Instagram her heartfelt gratitude for being surrounded by a supportive network of loved ones and dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to her recovery. According to a report from The Sun, they are now steeling themselves for a complex and prolonged recovery process.
"Doctors have warned her that this will be a long-term recovery journey," a source disclosed to the outlet. "The duration of her recovery hinges on numerous 'yet to be determined' factors, but doctors have been candid that this could span years."
According to this source, returning to a "normal" state could take anywhere from six months to a year, involving the rebuilding of certain motor functions. In some cases, patients recovering from this type of surgery require speech therapy.
Teddi's case remains fraught with uncertainties. However, one thing is unequivocally clear about her – she is a beacon of resilience. Most importantly, she has her loved ones rallying around her with unwavering support. The insider revealed that everyone in Teddi's corner is "confident" that she will "work tirelessly and more diligently than anyone" to reclaim her former self. Our hearts and minds are with her during this challenging time.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs every Tuesday at 8/7c on Bravo.
