'It’s pretty painful': Teddi Mellencamp opens up on 'pretty painful' surgery for her melanoma

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave is determined to fight her melanoma as she recently underwent a major surgery.

The 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' alum took to Instagram on Tuesday, December 27, to share the details of her latest medical journey.

Teddi Mellencamp's unsuccessful immunotherapy

Mellencamp underwent her major surgery for the removal of her 13th melanoma following her recent unsuccessful immunotherapy cream treatment.

"I just had a big ol’ cry," Mellencamp said of her treatment.

"I just got the call from my doctor that the immunotherapy did not work, it was not successful."

"So I have two different options. I can either do a big skin graft of my stomach or my arm but it’s a very long recovery or I can go in and get another wide excision surgery on December 26," she explained.

"And they’ll have a plastic surgeon come in too because it’s such a big area and then just keep getting my checks every three months."

"So that’s where we are. Get your skin checked folks," Mellencamp added.

Teddi Mellencamp remains hopeful about her recovery

In her recent update, the reality star expressed gratitude to her fans and followers for their support as she shared a picture of the melanoma on her back before going into surgery.

Despite the challenges, the 42-year-old remains hopeful about her treatment, according to People.

"I’m out of surgery. Now I’m just waiting to be discharged to the nursing facility," she said in her update from her hospital bed.

"It’s pretty painful but I am so grateful that they did such a great job."

"Whew, that back skin is tight…struggle bus, but I’m hoping they got it all," she added.

In another clip shared on Instagram, Mellencamp revealed to her fans that she was being shifted to a nursing care facility and that her recovery journey has been about "a lot of damn pain but worth it."

Teddi Mellencamp's husband praises her strength

Mellencamp's husband, Edwin Arroyave took to Instagram to express admiration for her strength as he posted a picture of himself and Mellencamp revealing the scars on her back ahead of her surgery.

"As Teddi goes in for the biggest surgery in her melanoma journey today, I just wanted to share how her absolute strength through it all has been nothing short of incredible," wrote Arroyave.

"I know this battle is close to being won, and I cannot wait to see how she continues to impact every person around her. I love you, Mama."

The 'Two Ts In A Pod' host reposted the picture on her Instagram Story and added, "I love you, honey. Thank you for the love and support."