Al Roker of The 'Today' Show
Throughout his life he struggled with a weight problem. Last year he underwent gastric bypass surgery, an operation that reduces the size of the stomach and helps the patient lose weight. Roker lost 100 pounds. He talks about his operation and his new cookbook Al Roker's Hassle-Free Holiday Cookbook.
Other segments from the episode on December 8, 2003
Fresh Air with Terry Gross, December 8, 2003: Interview with Alec Baldwin; Interview with Al Roker.
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