It’s been more than 20 years since Al Roker underwent gastric bypass surgery, but he still remembers what his father told him that inspired his weight loss journey. "To be honest, I struggled with my weight for most of my adult life,

Al Roker underwent gastric bypass surgery to honor his dying dad’s wishes. The decision would become a turning point in his decades-long battle with weight management.

Al Roker underwent gastric bypass surgery to honour his dying dad's wishes. 'The Today Show' weatherman and co-host struggled with his weight for "most of his adult life", but when his father Albert was nearing the end he pleaded for his son to "get in shape" to ensure he would be around to care for his kids,