Teddi Mellencamp is getting real about her health.
A former cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills revealed that her doctor wouldn’t prescribe her weight loss drugs, despite her battle with stage 4 cancer.
On the April 23rd episode of her podcast, Two T’s in a Pod, Teddi revealed she considered trying weight loss drugs after her cohost, Dolores Catania, said she was using them actively.
Teddi Mellencamp, a health and wellness coach currently battling cancer, explained that she spoke with her oncologist about using GLP-1 medications. She mentioned she’d gained weight as a side effect of her steroid treatment and hoped the medications could help.
She added, “And he was like, ‘No!'”
Dolores lamented that Teddi was denied the medication.
“I feel bad someone turned you down,” the Real Housewives of New Jersey star explained, “but honestly, I probably wouldn’t have agreed anyway!”
Teddi, 44, who shares three children – Slate, 12, Cruz, 11, and Dove, 6 – with her ex-husband Edwin Arroyave, playfully mentioned she could find ways to get weight-loss drugs like GLP-1s if she decided she wanted to.
“I mean, I know people where I could get it,” she explained. “I have friends that do it.”
Teddi responded to a playful comment from Dolores by explaining the confusing and conflicting advice she’s been getting from her doctors.
“Seriously, give me a break,” she said, exasperated. “Everyone keeps telling me to live my best life, but I can’t even… Live my best life? And what about getting access to weight loss medications like GLP-1s?”
The podcast host added, “F–ker!”
Teddi recently opened up about her personal life, first revealing she’s dating someone older, and now sharing another personal detail.
Honestly, I was completely taken aback by her outburst. She just blurted out, “Seriously? Let me live!” It was so funny because she’s always going on about living your best life, but then immediately complained about not having access to GLP-1 medications – you know, the weight loss drugs. It was like, ‘Practice what you preach!’ It really highlighted the irony of the whole situation.
The podcast host added, “F–ker!”
Teddi recently opened up about her personal life, first revealing she’s dating someone older, and now sharing another personal detail.
They haven’t explained how they’ll handle the personal and emotional challenges of their relationship while Teddi undergoes cancer treatment.
She explained that there were certain things she hadn’t discussed yet on their dates. She was deliberately moving slowly with him, which wasn’t typical for her past relationships.
But, as she shared, he’s been supportive and understanding about the realities of her health.
They haven’t explained how they’ll handle the close, personal parts of their relationship while Teddi is undergoing cancer treatment either.
She explained that she’s been deliberately leaving certain topics unsaid on their dates. She’s choosing to get to know him gradually, which is different from how she’s approached relationships in the past.
But, as she shared, he’s been supportive and understanding about the realities of her health.
She said he handles things well, adding that he’s generally a positive and rational person.
“But the thing that I like the most about him,” she continued, “is he makes me laugh.”
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