Teddi Mellencamp Says Doctors Are 'So Rude' for Denying Her GLP-1s as She Struggles With Weight Gain From Steroids While 'Dying of Cancer'
Teddi Mellencamp Says Doctors Are 'So Rude' for Denying Her GLP-1s as She Struggles With Weight Gain From Steroids While 'Dying of Cancer'
OK! Staff Sat, November 14, 2026 at 3:10 PM UTC
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Teddi Mellencamp requested GLP-1s after experiencing weight gain from steroids amid her cancer battle. BY: MEGA
Teddi Mellencamp, known for her role on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, recently shared her struggle with weight gain during her ongoing battle with Stage 4 cancer.
On a recent episode of her podcast, "Two Ts in a Pod," Mellencamp revealed that she requested GLP-1 weight loss medication from her doctors but was denied.
Steroid-Related Weight Gain Prompted Her GLP-1 Request
Teddi Mellencamp revealed doctors denied her request for GLP-1 weight loss medication amid her Stage 4 cancer battle. BY: MEGA
"I am a health and wellness coach who's dying of cancer. And because I gained weight from the steroids, because I'm getting bigger from the steroids, I asked my doctor if I could please have GLP-1s," Mellencamp explained to her podcast co-host Dolores Catania.
The response from her doctor was a definitive "No!"
Catania expressed sympathy, saying, "I'm so sorry someone told you no."
Mellencamp, however, took the denial in stride, humorously mentioning her connections. "I know people where I could get it," she joked, highlighting her unyielding spirit.
The Reality Star Responded to Her Doctor's Refusal
Teddi Mellencamp explained that steroids she took during cancer treatment caused her to gain weight. BY: MEGA
Mellencamp's humorous take on the situation did not stop there. She quipped about the contradictory messages from her healthcare providers, saying, "So rude. Let me live."
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She expressed frustration at being encouraged to live her best life while being denied the medication she sought.
Teddi Mellencamp Shared an Update on Her Cancer Recovery
Teddi Mellencamp recalled her doctor firmly refusing her request for the weight loss medication. BY: MEGA
After announcing last October that her cancer, which had spread to her lungs, was gone, Mellencamp remains cautious. Doctors have yet to confirm her remission status. In February, she discussed her emotional recovery journey, stating, "I've been in therapy," and emphasized her efforts to find peace and happiness.
Currently, she is also exploring a new romantic relationship. On a recent podcast episode, she described her new partner as a "relatively, like, positive and logical person in general."
She Inspires Fans With Her Candid Health Updates
Teddi Mellencamp previously revealed that her cancer had spread to her lungs. BY: MEGA
Mellencamp first revealed her Stage 2 melanoma diagnosis in October 2022. Since then, she has undergone more than a dozen surgeries, including an emergency operation to remove tumors from her brain.
As Mellencamp continues her journey of recovery, she remains an inspiration to many. Her candid discussions about health and wellness showcase her determination to overcome challenges.
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