Al Roker appeared virtually on the “Today” show Monday, a few days after returning home from what wound up being effectively a four-week hospital stay.
“Listen, it’s been a tough slog. I’m not gonna deny this. This has been the hardest [hospitalization] yet and you know I’ve had my share of surgeries,” the weatherman said, appearing on the show via a camera in his kitchen. “But it gives you a profound sense of gratitude for this outpouring of prayers and thanks. I’m a very fortunate person.”
Roker was first hospitalized in mid-November for blood clots in his legs and lungs. He was discharged in time to have Thanksgiving dinner with his family, but returned to the hospital days later after experiencing some complications.
