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Rachael Ray Finally Had Vocal Chord Surgery

Jeanne — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:35:27 +0000

After postponing it to try a new alternative therapy, talk show host, Rachael Ray, has had surgery on her vocal chords.

Her rep told People: "After several months of vocal therapy and on the advice of her doctors, Rachael decided to have a benign cyst removed from her vocal cord. According to Rachael’s doctors the minor, non-invasive procedure was a success and she is already resting at home… the hardest part for Rachael is going to be giving her voice a rest for the next week or so.”

I can’t imagine Rachael Ray without her mouth running non-stop. She must be in agony right now. I wonder if it will change the sound of her voice. I’ve noticed in the past year that it’s gotten more raspy and rough sounding so I am curious to see if that changes.

I’m guessing she has to use a pad and pen to communicate with her husband John. It’s a good thing that cooking and eating delicious food doesn’t require the ability to speak.

I’m glad she’s had the surgery, though, so that she can just put this issue behind her. Have a speedy recover, Rachael!

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Rachael Ray's Surgery Has Been Canceled

Jeanne — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:26:34 +0000

Rachael Ray will have her voice over the holidays now that her throat surgery has been canceled. Originally, she was set to have the procedure this month which would mean she had to be silent for 2 weeks.

What’s responsible for this good news? Her spokesman told People: "during the course of normal pre-op care, Rachael started an intensive new vocal therapy and it is now the opinion of her doctor that surgery may not be necessary. Rachael is very grateful that it won’t be a silent Christmas and thanks everyone for their prayers and well wishes."

I’m happy for her. It’s a time when you want to sing carols and just enjoy your family so, it would have been tough to have to be silent (although, I’m sure someone in her family might have enjoyed the break… ha ha!).

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Rachael Ray Discusses Upcoming Surgery

Jeanne — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:29:41 +0000

Talk show host, Rachael Ray, opened up about her upcoming surgery recently. She is having voice surgery on December 16, 2008 so it will be a quiet holiday season for the chef since she won’t be allowed to talk for about two weeks.

"A lot of people have told me about the surgery and they say the hardest part is just being quiet," said Ray. How will she talk to her friends, family and husband, John Cusimano? With a pen and paper. "I’m going to grow back the callous I had in grade school from writing."

She has made it clear, however, that this is not a cancer-related surgery: "it’s fine, it’s just a little bump," said Ray. "I need to get rid of it though."

Can you imagine Rachael Ray silent??? She’s arguably the most effervescent, talkative person on television right now so it’s hard to imagine her without her mouth moving. It will probably be tough but, who knows? It could be a life-changing experience. Sometimes we learn more about ourselves by quietly observing than through dialogue. Should be interesting…

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