Rachael Ray Recovering Following Vocal Cord Surgery

Access Hollywood - July 10, 2009 12:49 PM PDT
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Rachael Ray has undergone surgery to correct a problem with her vocal cords, according to People.

A rep for the talk show host and all-around foodie said she had surgery last week.

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"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," rep Charlie Dougiello told People, which first reported the news.

Dougiello said Rachael is taking it easy following the surgery.

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"According to Rachael's doctors the minor, non-invasive procedure was a success and she is already resting at home," he added.

The chatty host of the "Rachael Ray Show," who turns 41 next month, however, now has to keep quiet as she recovers.

"The hardest part for Rachael is going to be giving her voice a rest for the next week or so," her rep told the mag.

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Rachael was going to have the surgery previously, but chose to try vocal therapy first.

The star kept quiet about the benign cyst, instead focusing on others in recent weeks. Just last month, she stepped out for the North Shore Animal League, which honored her for her work raising hundreds of thousands for animals through sales of her dog food, Rachael Ray Nutrish.

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  • Daniel K
    Rachael, Hope your feeling better. Can't wait to see you again.
    report abuseposted October 1, 2009 5:11 PM PDT
  • Daniel K
    Rachael, Hope your feeling better. Can't wait to see you again.
    report abuseposted October 1, 2009 5:11 PM PDT
  • rammer
    she'e so hot, i'd love to be sucking her toes, while she's helping me make some baby batter!!!!!
    report abuseposted August 10, 2009 5:33 AM PDT
  • duntmatter
    She's porked up. Lose the pounds sweety, and that should help.
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 10:10 AM PDT
  • Red One
    She doesn't smoke you idiots. Not everyone with tumors on their lungs/vocal cords smokes.
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 9:16 AM PDT
  • Red One
    She has always had a raspy voice, no wonder. Hope she makes a full recovery :)
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 9:15 AM PDT
  • Rooster
    Forgot to say who in the hell is Rachel Ray? Must be on during the time most of us are working.................
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 9:12 AM PDT
  • Rooster
    Forgot to say who in the hell is Rachel Ray? Must be on during the time most of us are working.................
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 9:12 AM PDT
  • Rooster
    Should have never smoked and saved yourself a lot of trouble now and in the future. Hard to feel sorry for her with all the knowledge we have now about the effects of this nasty habit. I was there and quit a number of years ago. Of course it was't easy but nothing worthwhile in life comes easy.
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 9:10 AM PDT
  • AnnaH
    OM rachele had surgery I had no idea i hope she is ok
    report abuseposted July 13, 2009 9:07 AM PDT
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