Comments on: Good news about my throat!

By: Debbiestarnes

Debbiestarnes — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:01:55 +0000

Hey Rachael. Your tv show and is a good to wajontv.and hope you can be on tv.and hope we can talking to about food and datt and hope you can help me to daett.and what this your sarkt and hope we .can talking about food

Thank you
Debbie Starnes
4-6-2011

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:14:45 +0000

I’m sure you have gotten some responses from voice therapists (speech pathologists specializing in voice) from around the country in response to your throat surgery and therapy. Often, patients undergoing removal of benign lesions on their vocal folds, especially in the case of professional voice users like yourself, see a voice therapist before and after surgery for an evaluation and therapy. Before surgery, these sessions can possibly reduce the size of the lesion, making it easier to remove. Patients may also learn helpful strategies for voice use making lesions less likely to recur after removal. Then, therapy may resume after voice rest following surgery, to help the person resume voice use gradually and again insure the best voice use after surgery to prevent future voice problems. Voice therapy is like “physical therapy for the voice” and has a significant role to play in achieving and maintaining the most optimal voice. I hope you’ve had such care!

By: ilovebradpaisleyadrachaelray

ilovebradpaisleyadrachaelray — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:22:30 +0000

hi rachael.i’m so glad you do not have to have the surgery.and i think the tabloids are stupid for making up that lie.that is so not something to lie about.i love you rachael.

By: Marilee Rodrigues

Marilee Rodrigues — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:33:45 +0000

Rachael,
Was speaking to a friend a few weeks ago when she told me about your throat condition. I need some advice… I was in a car accident (not my fault). I had to have titainiam plates screwed into my cervial spine. THE WERE INSTALLED THRU THE FRONT OF MY NECK. Ever since I have had trouble speaking with a full voice. very Horsey like. Can’t sing anymore. People on the phone call me Sir. I am a female. An ENT i went to told me because of the surgery I have polips on my vocal cords and they should be removed. My insurance doesnt kick in for “pre-existing” until February 2010. What should I do?
Love your show! Keep up the great work!! Your a real inspiration!!!
I have returned to cosmetology school to renew my license because Hotel Reservation is OUT (no voice).

Hugs from,
Marilee

By: Shannon the Foodie

Shannon the Foodie — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:36:49 +0000

Hey Rachael:
I’m still worrying about your throat. As a singer and a medical pro, I hope you take good care. Let us know how you’re doing. OK?

By: Judy O

Judy O — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:48:09 +0000

Rach, I’ve noticed lately you have not been wearing your diamond wedding ring. Why have you chosen to wear what looks like a band of gems? Just wondering. I’m sure your marriage is solid but I really liked that you always wore your wedding ring. So many other stars don’t and I always felt that strange.

By: Kathy B.

Kathy B. — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:18:56 +0000

Hey Rach, I am so happy to hear you didn’t need surgury. Believe it or not, I just found your blog!!! Just wanted to drop you a few lines to say that I am so happy that someone from a small mountain town has made it! Congrats. I also live in a very small mountain town, in the other mountain range, 100 full time residents, but more in the summer months. I also use to live up around from your area. I use to go shopping in the “Falls”, of course I haven’t been there in years, it is so beautiful. Keep coming to us via the TV, love you

By: Shy

Shy — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:02:48 +0000

I try to watch less TV, but I do watch some. It is nice how your shows are energetic–& your food is vibrant and reaches out to all kinds of people. Bill O’Reilly just shared how you are a patriot…..I think this was in retrospect to your views on food & helping others. You have a great attitude & beautiful smile! Hope you continue to heal well…

By: Patricia Valdez

Patricia Valdez — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:55:02 +0000

So did u have the surgery? Not quite clear on whether it was necessary or not. Please let me know…
Patricia Valdez
Sarnia, Ontario
Canada

By: Barbara Wahlert

Barbara Wahlert — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:54:39 +0000

Rachel: Made your 30-minute Gorgonzola-stuffed meatballs last Sunday. My 7 year old granddaughter even got in on the act. She’s not quite a chopper yet, but she’s a great stirrer and dropper. Also, she’s not much on veggies (they grow too close to the ground, she says), but she tasted the tomato onion gravy and declared it “delish.” She’s an up and coming foodie!! Thanks. Also, I’m glad about the good news about your throat as well. Congrats and keep up the vocal exercises.