'I can only move my body to a certain capacity': Teddi Mellencamp shares challenges in movement after surgery amid melanoma recovery

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave shared insights into her ongoing battle with melanoma as she provided updates on her recovery journey.

The former cast member of 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' utilized her Instagram Story to conduct a Q&A session, addressing a fan's inquiry about how she maintains a positive outlook while bravely facing her health challenges.

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Responding to the fan's question, the reality star said with a laugh that "Instagram can be an illusion."

"There are times when I’m definitely positive and brave but there are also times where I feel really sad and down and anxious," she added.

"I just know that they come in waves and I have to kinda listen to myself and do what feels best to me."

"I know that moving my body helps. With that being said, I can only move my body to a certain capacity," Mellencamp said of her ongoing surgery recovery.

"I’m having one of those days where I feel pretty down today. But I think the big thing is just being open and vulnerable with the people that you love so that they can help support you."

"And know that you’re not alone and we can do this all together," she added.

Inside Teddi Mellencamp's melanoma recovery journey

In September 2023, Mellencamp revealed that she had been diagnosed with her 13th melanoma.

The television personality who has been open about her diagnosis showed off her large scar in a picture she recently posted on Instagram.

She posted the picture to share that she is recovering well following her surgery to remove the melanoma on her back.

"I got the final report back from my oncologist," she wrote at the time.

"Final report is all good. Some atypical areas, but no melanoma. We’ll have to keep a close watch on you, but all good now. I’ll want to see you in about 3 months. Sooner if you have any concerns."

"I am forever grateful to my incredible doctors, nurses, family, and friends,” she continued.

"I absolutely will be diligent with my 3-month checkups. Please be the same with your skin checks. And, yes, I had to google what atypical meant. Don’t know why doctors have to use such big words," she concluded her post.

Mellencamp who was first diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma in October 2022 spoke to People about how her condition has helped her to become a voice to warn others to be vigilant about the change of appearance in their skin and to take regular skin checks.

"Skin checks are essential. We've seen how quickly it can turn from one melanoma to 12," Mellencamp said at the time.

"So when your doctor says, 'See you in three months,' it's three months," she added.