Teddi Mellencamp’s Shocking Comeback: Back in the Saddle Weeks After Brain Surgery.

Just weeks after undergoing emergency brain surgery, Teddi Mellencamp has made a jaw-dropping return to competitive horseback riding—and the reality star isn’t holding back!

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 43, stunned fans by competing in her first horse derby since doctors removed multiple brain tumors—and incredibly, she placed sixth overall!

Teddi Mellencamp triumphantly returns to competitive horseback riding just weeks after undergoing major brain tumor surgery, saying she's finally feeling like herself again.

Despite still battling cancer and facing further treatments, Teddi refuses to slow down. She proudly shared photos and videos from the emotional event, revealing she is "starting to feel like myself again."

She skillfully navigated the course on her friend Tiffany Kraft Sinay's horse, showcasing her equestrian prowess.

In footage posted to her Instagram Stories, Teddi looked right at home in the saddle as she expertly guided Tiffany Kraft Sinay’s horse through the high-stakes competition. "@tiffkraftsinay you are so kind to let me ride your baby in my first derby back. 6th place. Starting to feel like myself again," she wrote.

Teddi Fires Back at Critics: “I Got Doctor Approval”

Not everyone was thrilled to see Teddi back in action so soon after her terrifying diagnosis—but she’s not here for the criticism. Some fans questioned whether she should be competing at all, but the star shut down the naysayers with a fiery response.

"Thank you all for the support. I am feeling great and got approval from my doctors to ride today," she clapped back on Instagram. "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 to refrain."

Teddi also reminded followers that she had unknowingly been riding with massive tumors in her brain for six months before she was diagnosed—so she has no plans to stop now!

Mellencamp has faced an intense and harrowing few weeks after the shocking discovery of tumors in her brain.

The Heartbreaking Truth: Teddi’s Cancer Battle Takes a Dark Turn

While Teddi is putting on a brave face, the reality is devastating. In mid-February, she was hit with the shocking news that doctors had discovered multiple tumors in her brain after she suffered from excruciating headaches.

Although surgeons managed to remove two large tumors, she recently revealed that smaller tumors remain—and the fight is far from over. Just last week, the mother-of-three shared another gut-wrenching update: her cancer has now spread to her lungs, with two more tumors detected.

"Update from my scans today: I have multiple tumors in my brain that weren’t able to be removed via surgery. I also have 2 tumors in my lungs. These are all metastases of my melanoma," she told fans.

Still, doctors remain hopeful that immunotherapy and radiation will help combat the disease.

Fighting for Her Life – And Her Happiness

Teddi has been brutally honest about how mentally and emotionally exhausting this fight has been—but she refuses to let it break her.

"When you are sick or have cancer, your mental health is very important. I must keep going and give myself joy and goals," she wrote.

Mellencamp, previously diagnosed with skin cancer, has been keeping fans informed about her ongoing health battle through candid Instagram updates.

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Determined to stay positive, she urged followers to "come along this journey with me"—but made it clear she has no patience for negativity. "I am in no place for negativity or discouragement," she stated.

What’s Next for Teddi? The Battle Continues

With radiation and immunotherapy underway, Teddi remains laser-focused on staying strong for her children, Slate (12), Cruz (10), and Dove (5), whom she shares with estranged husband Edwin Arroyave.

But through all the pain and uncertainty, Teddi is still finding moments of humor. In a recent update, she joked about remembering all of Angelina Jolie’s kids’ names and took a swing at cancer, declaring: "Now, as @bravoandy would say: with all due… f* off, cancer!"**

With her unbreakable spirit, fearless attitude, and refusal to back down, Teddi Mellencamp is proving she is one hell of a fighter!