Al Roker has hope for the road ahead.
After the Today weatherman, 68, was released from the hospital for the second time in the past month, he shared an update on his recovery process.
"Listen, it's been a tough slog," he said on the Dec. 12 episode of Today via video call. "I'm not going to deny this. It's been the hardest one yet, and, you know, I've had my share of surgeries. It gives you a profound sense of gratitude for this outpouring of prayers and thanks. I'm a very fortunate person."
And though Roker—who was first hospitalized in November for blood clots in his legs—has been considering getting a knee replacement that will have to wait until later next year. Right now, he's simply focused on regaining his energy.
"You lose a certain amount of muscle mass for every week you're in the hospital, and I was in the hospital for four weeks," he shared. "It's just a certain amount of weakness. I'm doing physical therapy every day, occupational therapy. I've got to just get my strength back."
As he noted, he is grateful to be on the mend.
"I've got a number of issues, but I feel good, I feel strong, and every day I feel a little bit better," he added. "I made dinner last night. I just feel like this is going to be a little bit of a slog, but there are a lot of people who have to deal with a lot more with a lot fewer resources. I'm very fortunate and very blessed to be able to have the resources I've had."
Roker also took the time to thank his colleagues for their unwavering support.
"You guys have been terrific coming by the hospital," he continued. "Hoda [Kotb] was actually, I think, named as an honorary doctor. She would literally show up. She did a Hodini, the way she would just be there."
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