Teddi Mellencamp defends horseback riding after emergency brain surgery amid cancer battle
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Teddi Mellencamp has defended her decision to go horseback riding amid her cancer battle — just weeks after undergoing emergency brain surgery to remove tumors.
'Thank you all for the support. I am feeling great and got approval from my doctors to ride today,' the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 43, wrote via Instagram Story.
'This makes my heart and soul happy. If I see you at the show today and you have the urge to try to tell me not to I kindly ask you refrain.'
She continued: 'I unknowingly rode with huge tumors in my brain for 6 months and those big ones are gone now.
'When you are sick or have cancer, your mental health is very important. I must keep going and give myself joy and goals,' Mellencamp — whose doctors recently discovered five more tumors in her body — continued.
'I am going to always fight to be my best and find ways to smile and enjoy my life. Thanks for coming along this journey with me. I am in no place for negativity or discouragement,' she wrote.
Teddi Mellencamp has defended her decision to go horseback riding amid her cancer battle — just weeks after undergoing emergency brain surgery to remove tumors
'Thank you all for the support. I am feeling great and got approval from my doctors to ride today,' the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 43, wrote via Instagram Story
The reality TV star shared another post of her riding her horse Toad.
'My baby boy would do anything for me. I would do the same for him. Horse of a lifetime. Toad thank you for making me feel alive,' she wrote.
Teddi's father, rock n roller John Mellencamp, 73, shared a sweet sentiment saying he believes in her and knows 'she can do it.'
'Cried with happiness that I have your support,' Teddi concluded the sweet message.
Teddi, who is a former professional equestrian and an avid horse lover, began riding horses at age four.
On Thursday, the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, who is mom to Slate, 12, Cruz, 10, and Dove, five, shared the results of her recent CT scan.
'Update from scans today: I have multiple tumors in my brain that weren't able to be removed via surgery,' she said. 'I also have 2 tumors in my lung.'
'This makes my heart and soul happy. If I see you at the show today and you have the urge to try to tell me not to I kindly ask you refrain,' she wrote
'When you are sick or have cancer, your mental health is very important. I must keep going and give myself joy and goals,' she continued
Teddi said that her 'doctors are hopeful that immunotherapy and radiation will effectively treat them.'
The reality star, who is in the throes of a divorce from husband Edwin Arroyave, said she was 'feeling positive and excited' despite the heartbreaking news.
Teddi also clarified in an Instagram post, 'These are all a direct result of my melanoma.'
She continued, 'I am feeling positive that I will win this battle, that I got this wig (I like the short hair, just not the bald spots), and that I can remember all of Angelina [Jolie]’s kids’ names.'
In the comment section, Mellencamp was comforted by a number of fellow reality stars who hailed her with kind words amid the serious health update.
'The best moment!' The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Kyle Richards said. 'Right after your surgery when you weren’t quite sure what year it was and I said "but I bet she can name all of Angelina Jolie’s kids names" and you did.'
Dorit Kemsley of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills said, 'You got this Teddi! You’re stronger than you realize. I know you’ll win! You’re a fighter, keep fighting… you have a lot of love and support.'
Teddi said that her 'doctors are hopeful that immunotherapy and radiation will effectively treat them'
The reality star, who is in the throes of a divorce from husband Edwin Arroyave, said she was 'feeling positive and excited' despite the heartbreaking news
Shanna Moakler told Mellencamp, 'Well I'm getting on that treadmill tomorrow you inspire me everyday ... you got this!! We all love you!!'
Reality star Trishelle Cannatella praised Mellencamp as 'the strongest person' as she focuses on her health.
'Only you would have brain surgery one week and be jogging on a treadmill the next,' she said. 'You are ready to fight! And I love the wig.'
The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Cynthia Bailey wrote, 'Love u!!!' while The Real Housewives of Orange County's Meghan King said, 'Love you Teddi. You’re such an inspiration.'
