Al Roker, Deborah Roberts share his ‘frightening’ health journey
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- čas přidán 5. 01. 2023
- After two months away dealing with health issues, TODAY’s Al Roker returns to Studio 1A. Take a look into his recovery as he and his wife, Deborah Roberts, share how “frightening” the health journey was. “I had no idea how bad off I was,” Al says.
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As I shed a tear I am so happy that AL is back. He IS the Today Show!!
Me too ❤
I totally agree 👍🏼
I love Sl! He looks so frail and thin here. 😟
I agree. He's a good man 👏👏
For once the show didn’t RUSH through a segment! This was a calm, thorough and heartfelt welcome back. We should all be so blessed with a caring circle of family and friends. 🎉❤
I thought the same, it was refreshing to be able to watch their sentiments without them rushing through!!! So glad that Al is back and he looks great ♥️
Ditto
Yeah because they're trying to push a certain agenda that's why it got enough Air Time wake up fool
Amen
We love ya Al. God bless.
Met him twice many years apart walking in NYC and he is as kind in those moments as he is on tv, what a national treasure
I’m 28 years old and this was the first year that Al wasn’t doing the Thanksgiving parade.. I cried like a baby when I realized he wasn’t there.. we are so happy to see him back and doing so well!
I'm 50! And same
Same!
I had a duodenal ulcer, which ruptured. I had been feeling tired and very cold for days. Then, one morning, I vomited a lot of blood. Thankfully, I was staying with my daughter, and she called for an ambulance. I was rushed to hospital where numerous tests were carried out. At 10.45 that night, a surgeon came and said I was going down for surgery. He would attempt to try to fix the tear by going in orally, down my throat, but warned that I would most likely have to be cut open. If the latter, I would spend several days in intensive care followed by a couple of weeks on a ward. He managed to carry out the work orally, and it was all over in 3 hours. They went in 2 days later and took images, which showed that the operation worked. I left hospital 5 days later. I now know how lucky I was to have such expert care.
@@elizagrogan9454 Phew ! Glad you’re ok!
I agree with Deborah and Al..the power of prayer is amazing! I could feel the power of prayer when I was very sick in 1996 and when I had breast cancer. I felt the prayers! It was amazing! The Rorkers are so cute!
Crying through tears of happiness for Al and Debra! So glad he's getting better 😇😇😇
Spent time hanging outside the filming of the Today Show 10 years ago. Watching Al was the most memorable part, watching him interact with the fans during commercials. He really made the waiting in the winter cold worthwhile. Genuinely, the nicest guy ever. Hope he can feel the care & support being sent his way thru these difficult days.
Did you see the inauguration piece where biden came over to Him and Al dropped the mic 🎤
I had the same experience when we went to the Rockefeller plaza to watch Today show in person on a winter day. Only Al took the time to shake hands with each person in the plaza. The rest of the Today hosts were outside maybe 5 minutes each time and never really interacted with audience in plaza. They’re all snobs except for Al. I stopped watching the Today show after that, they are fakes, except Al. And this was before pandemic hit.
Mrs.Roker thank you for being such a wonderful wife and mother and taking such great care of your beloved husband and family
Oh my gosh, this had me sitting here with a big smile and tears rolling down my face. I'm so glad that Al is back. Thank you Lord.
He has the most determined, positive, nice spirit. I'm so happy he's recovered. Such a strong man. God bless him and his family.
He’s a strong man , s national treasure. His family loves and cherishes him. Welcome back Al
So glad to see Al back on Today Show. I knew he was alright when he was asked how he slept last night and he said like “ I slept like a baby. I was up every two hours and wet myself”.
😀😂😅🤣
So glad Al is doing well he’s a great guy
his wife really loves him 😍 too
@@lindahines9380 yes you can see how she looks at him and he loves her as well. ❤
Praise God for your restoration Al Roker!!! Everyone benefits from loving support when faced with health challenges. So glad you are back! Blessing to you and your incredible wife Debra!
I agree Jackie praise God I agree. Al Roker is amazing and sweet dear man and his wife amazing strong lady
Two of my favorite people, Al and Deborah. So thankful he’s ok.
I was in tears watching this segment. Happy tears that Al is back and continuing to do well. You, Deborah (who we also love and adore), your kids, the Today family, the GMA family and all the viewers, man Al, you have a great support system. And, once again, it's proven that prayers do work and will continue to work. Please take it at your own pace and don't overdue it. We all love Al. Al is once blessed individual to have such loving people around him. Also, this is why I love the Today family. Because they are a family and they stick by their member's side every step of the way. Just watching when the Today family showed up to sing Christmas carols outside the Roker home. That was a moment no one will ever forget. And Al was so so touched. It meant the world to him. And Deborah by his side, holding on to his jacket and them putting it on him so he wouldn't get cold. Such love.
Yes. The Christmas Caroling was truly Beautiful 🎶💝
So glad that Al is back on the show and greater that God has him still here, as a person who has had 6 blood clots within a 6 month period following surgeries, one in each long and 3 in my right leg Al is doing good, I would to encourage him to stay with the medicine and food guide according to the type blood thinner he is taking, unfortunately I have to avoid everything with vitamin K, so since 2007 until present I'm still dealing with clot issues but Al stay focused and you help us who follow you encourage by being the fighter you are, my name is Rebecca from Brookhaven, Mississippi, TAKE IT EASY TAKE CARE❤️
I cried as the staff, peers, friends from the show serenaded him during Christmas time. So sweet and filled with much love!!!
Welcome Back Al. The power of prayer! I love the way Al and Deborah look at each other. The love is strong! Stay well
We love you very much Al! So relieved to see him doing better. Made me tear up. Man, I grew up watching Al and don’t remember a time without him.
Gosh I am crying like a baby. Al is so beloved. Thank God is he still with us. ❤❤
He is a national treasure❤️Al you are so loved and we missed you. God is not done with you and we are so better for you being in our lives for so long. Love to you and your amazing family. 🙏🏻
Al has a wonderful sense of humor after all he's been through 🤩🤣
Very lovely man
Yes and such a beautiful spirit.
I adore this man and I'm glad they gave him time.
These warning shows typically don't give a story time to breathe It's boom boom boom and I'm glad they gave him 11 minutes and it didn't feel rushed.
Props to The Today show.
S. Scott Yes, it was a very nice segment. I was feeling the love! 🥰
I’m so happy to see him doing well and back on the show. His presence was missed. When I saw his colleagues singing Christmas carols that day, I broke down. You could feel the seriousness of the situation but you could also feel the love and gratitude. Sending more love, prayers and positivity your way. ♥️🙏🏽
Al & Deborah's story is awesome; this adds to their "book". I love watching their love 💘
This was a wonderful, thoughtful, respectful interview with our Al. You can feel the love from his coworkers. Al so glad you are back, so glad for you , you have THREE loving families!1at home. 1 at work....and us! Much love to you and continued prayers❤
Al Roker,you’re the best !!! So good to see you back❤
My prayers are with you Al and your family. You are awesome.
Yes a Beautiful Family 🥰
Welcome back Al. I was 21 years of age working night shift. I'm now 63. I had a sick stomach but let it go. Then I started passing blood, but still went to work. 4 hours in I started bleeding profusely from my whole body. I just made it to hospital, I had lost most of my blood. I don't remember anything until I woke up with tubes coming out from me. The doctor said I was very lucky. I was in hospital for 12 days. Went I put my cloths on after being release, I couldn't believe how small I was. So their is hope for a good result. God bless and welcome home!❤
Gerald, *do not* ignore those flare-ups and warning signs!! You are very fortunate.
So glad you're back Al. I hope you understand how much you are loved.
When the carolers sang to him my eyes watered. Such a sweet man
Al you are a rockstar!!! I have suffered from blood clots myself. Scared me out of mind. Prayer got me through!!! You were missed. I heard you were sick and man it hit hard. Continuing in prayer for you and your family. ❤️❤️
Wow, I love this - it's so important to be in a healthy working environment and be married to the right person.
I'm so happy for AL, , he's doing so well. I have truly missed him and was extremely worried about him. God Bless him and his wife, along with his family and friends. So excited to see him and have him back 😊
I Love you AL and Deborah
This brought me to tears. I love Al Roker! I remember meeting him when I first moved to Florida over a decade ago when he came to check into the resort that I was working at. He looks so frail thin now. I wish him good health and A speedy recovery in 2023!
Major props to Dylan for brilliantly stepping in without a break!
So nice to see Al and Deb together. I have not had the chance to watch the Today show often recently. I had begun to miss seeing Deb on ABC when I had the chance to see GMA and I started searching for news. Al has certainly been through a bunch of medical stuff. Seeing him crack jokes tells me and most likely you, that in as many ways as possible, he is back. Prayers still coming his way. 🙏🙏🙏
Terry-eyed through this entire segment - Welcome back Al - you truly loved from near and afar. ❤
So glad he's doing better. I love the way he looks at his wife.
Me too❗True 💘
right! she was right by his side thats what I'm talking about!
Welcome back Al !!❤️❤️Beautiful wife , family,team felt and see the love❤❤
I had a huge DVT in my left thigh in 2012, and that was the most frightening thing ever. I spent a week in the hospital, the whole time feeling like a giant anvil was above my head ready to fall at any moment. The pain was also unbearable. I can't imagine having a clot in your lungs! Not only would the pain be horrendous, your breathing would be affected too. AND it's very close to your heart! Bless him that he survived. I hope his recovery goes well.
God bless your family who stood by you throughout this ordeal,especially your wife Deborah,doctors and nurses,friends,the Today show crew and everyone who prayed for your speedy recovery.Welcome back Al.We missed you.Thank God for sparing your life. We love you.
What a wonderful segment this was. I can just imagine how blessed Al and Deborah feel with so many good friends cheering for him. You look great Al and God Bless the medical team that took such good care of you.
So happy to see Al back! Such a great human being. Deserves all the love and support from everyone.❤
Tears. We love you so much Al!! Sending lots of digital TLC.
Tears flowing
Al. God bless you. I am so thrilled that you are doing so well now. Everyone was pulling for you! You ARE the Today show.
So good to see Al Roker. The power of prayer is immense and powerful ❤️ from Gainesville Fl
So so glad he’s back. It sounds like something from the bariatric surgery. I don’t think people understand how hard those surgeries are. It’s not a magic bullet for obesity. It comes with risk. Al is such an amazing person and so driven.
He had bariatric surgery almost 20 years ago. How was this something from the surgery?
Funny after my cancer age 68 I too finally learned patience. The most scary thing is waiting for good. Love the the Al and Deborah.
So glad Al’s back! Well wishes to him!
How did y’all not cry? Al I’m so glad you’re doing well. I’ve been having issues too after covid 19, I have suffered from blood clots most of my life. I think I’ll talk with my Dr. Thanks Al for sharing ❤️🩹💁🏼♀️
I’m so happy Al is doing well! Missed your face Al! 💕
I'm so glad he's ok. I've been watching him on NBC sense I was little. My grandma just loved watching him when she was alive.
I’m crying happy tears. Welcome back Mr.Rooker
I’m 31 and just went through the exact same thing! I woke up fine the about a hour into my day as I was heading to work I had a weird stomach pain, I passed out at work( thankfully) and was rushed to the hospital. I was bleeding internally and we still don’t know what, or where it was from. While In the hospital I had 3 surgeries to stop it, I developed blood clots and so I was in a catch 22 for my healing. Thankfully God had plans still for me and stopped my stomach from bleeding and now I am able to manage my blood clots with lovenox injections. I ended up being diagnosed with APS a rare autoimmune disease, so long story short I have to be on blood thinners for the rest of my life. But I agree there was a time where you feel like your on your deathbed. I’m thankful that I’m here today and the Lord had healed me through my hospital care.
Love you Al! Prayers for you and your family!!
Welcome back sir. Good to see you and glad you are better.
So thankful and so filled with gratitude that he is OK and hes back it's always nice to see somebody who I feel brings nothing but positivity overcome a storm one of many storms may I add
Al feels like a family member to many of us. So glad he's okay, and great to see him, and Deborah.
I’m so Happy Al has bounced back! He is a very joyous man and a Blessing to all. ❤ Debra is a saint! ❤
Glad to see Al back and recovering, sending love and prayers to him and his family from across "the pond"
As a retired nurse ,I can tell you a blood clot in the lung is usually a death sentence,it can move in an instant ,and he would have been a goner,it just goes to show you how family and fortitude can keep you going .
Although certainly not without risk of mortality, when treated , only about 10% of patients with pulmonary embolisms die.
And prayer
@@ka8204 yes indeed .
Wouldn’t you suggest retirement , and take it easy
@@ANGELSLVME No.
I’m so happy he’s back man! I was so worried for him during the holiday season because of all the troubling updates but now we’re in the new year and he’s back and better!
Big Big Salute to AL Salute and bless good brother super happy you're back hope all is well and Safe bless you and family and all of your colleagues love the show from Philly Philly🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Welcome back! Really great to see you. God bless you!
My heart is so happy to see Mr Al Roker back. May God continue to strengthen and keep him🙏🏾❤️
Love you brother-man !!!!
Welcome back. You were prayed for. Don't overdue! God keep you well!!!
So happy you are back. All the prayers worked!!
Welcome Back Al❤🎉😊
Welcome back Kotter
I didn’t know he was married to Deborah roberts! What a power couple. I’m so glad he’s dojng better ❤️❤️
So happy Mr. Al is feeling better. We continue to support and pray for you and your family.
So glad you’re healed 🙏🙏🙏❤️
So wonderful and grateful to hear Al say, “You folks at home..” Blessings to you and your family. Deborah, you look so beautiful!! What a precious gift he has in you. Much love and grace. ❤🙌🏾🙏🏽👏🏾
Al!! Indeed a sunshine. So happy you’re doing well.
Welcome back. I’m so glad to see that beautiful face .that wonderful energy that everyone enjoys and loves. welcome back.❤🙏🏼 Happy new year and God bless you and your family.
Soooo very happy to see Al back!!! God bless him & his family!!❤️🙏🏻❤️
Good to see you back, Al! Continued prayers for strength and healing!
What a wonderful couple. Their love for each other is always so evident.
Sharon here: SO happy to see Al is feelin' - and lookin' - so much better! Having all the love , prayers, and best wishes poured your way must have helped you jump the hurdle into a return to health ~
Sooooooo good to see you "back in the saddle" so to speak ! You are sooooooo loved ❤️❗
He still looks so frail. I wish him a speedy recovery. Love you Al❤
Thank God he’s back
I am so happy Debra mentioned PRAY! 🙏🏽 Thank God AL is better & back
Welcome Back AL. You were truly missed. So glad that you're back and doing well❤🤗
Love Al and Deborah Roker. Tears... So happy to see him back and cracking jokes.
I’m happy he’s doing well. I’m a former New Yorker but still watch from Florida. Thanks for sharing!
So glad Al has made it back thanks folks for sharing have a beautiful Friday
We have been diligently praying for you, Al. You are a legend!
We thank God!
We thank your family for sharing you with us.🙏
God's blessing and Grace and family glad you're back
Yay!‼️🕊️ Welcome back Al Roker!!! 🥳🎉💌🙌🏾😁 You're a national treasure! We love you here in Connecticut! 💌🙏🏾
Al roker wife is the backbone. We love our woman girlfriend, wife's, sister and mother's, friends. We love u ❤
So emotional. Very happy he is back. Wish you good health this year
Al's resilience is amazing🙏👣
God's continued blessings to Al & his loving family🥀🕊️
Thank you for sharing…
Lovely story. I wish everyone had access to that kind of healthcare and family support.
Awesome segment ❤