Teddi Mellencamp's Sister Justice Calls Her 'The Strongest Person' In Update After Brain Tumor Surgery

Yahoo

18-02-2025

Teddi Mellencamp's sister, Justice Mellencamp, has provided an update on her well-being after she underwent brain tumor surgery.
Justice's update came after Teddi's estranged husband, Edwin Arroyave, updated fans following her surgery, revealing that it went well.
Teddi shared devastating news about her health last Wednesday, revealing doctors found multiple tumors on her brain, which required surgery.
Justice took to her Instagram Story to post a heart-wrenching update about her sister's surgery.
She shared a black-and-white photo of her watching Teddi as she slept on her hospital bed. In the post's caption, Justice described her sister as the "strongest person" she knew.
The 40-year-old wrote, "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."
Justice added, "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 grateful for them! Your prayers are everything. Thank you."
Justice's update came a few days after Teddi's estranged husband Arroyave eased fans' worries by revealing her surgery "went well."
Arroyave posted a brief but positive message on Instagram Stories in response to several concerned fans' inquiries about his estranged wife's well-being.
He wrote, "So many people asking for updates. All I will say right now is surgery went well."
However, Arroyave shared that he had never seen Teddi "in so much pain." He added, "She's finally getting some needed rest," before concluding, "I know she is so grateful for the outpouring of love."
Teddi filed for divorce from Arroyave in November 2024, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason. The estranged couple shares three children: daughters Slate, 12, and Dove, 4, and son Cruz, 10.
On February 12, Teddi revealed she would undergo an operation to remove tumors found on her brain.
In a post on her Instagram page, "The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills" alum, who has always been open about her health struggles, wrote, "For the last several weeks I've been dealing with severe and debilitating headaches."
She added, "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."
The 43-year-old shared that two of the surgeries would be surgically removed on that Wednesday while "the remaining smaller tumors will be dealt with via radiation at a later date."
The television personality also wrote, "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."
She concluded, "Thank you to everybody who has reached out, and to everyone who has supported me along this journey."
Hours after announcing she would undergo surgery, Teddi Mellencamp shared more updates on her Instagram Story.
In one post, she shared a video of her friend shaving off her hair and wrote, "I'm gonna have this look on my bucket list."
She added, "My best look. I hate to break it to my brother but once I'm allowed to wash my hair and it's not all spiky, I think I've taken you for a run for your money, Hud."
Teddi concluded, "I'll see you tomorrow and we'll see who wore it best."
The mother of three shared another Instagram Story update revealing that her friend Kyle Richards was with her as she prepared for surgery.
Others who were present included Arroyave and country musician Morgan Wade.
Teddi Mellencamp has been open about her skin cancer journey, using social media to raise awareness.
After her 2022 melanoma diagnosis, she underwent multiple surgeries. Despite early-stage treatment, she was later diagnosed with stage II melanoma and required further procedures.
In 2023, new spots prompted biopsies, and she partnered with the Melanoma Research Foundation to advocate for awareness.
While setbacks like failed immunotherapy led to more surgeries, Mellencamp remained determined.
Her story emphasizes the importance of early detection, health advocacy, and resilience, inspiring others to take proactive action regarding their well-being.