Today’s Al Roker drowns in size 54 jeans he once wore before dropping over 100 pounds in major health makeover

TODAY’s Al Roker tried on the pants he wore before losing over 100 pounds to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his major health makeover on Tuesday.

The 67-year-old received gastric bypass surgery in 2002.

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Al Roker tried on a pair of size 54 jeans on Tuesday from before his gastric bypass surgery[/caption]

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He’s lost over 100 pounds since having the procedure in 2002[/caption]

After the procedure, Al went on to lose more than 100 pounds – and along with shedding the weight, he had to shed his old clothing, as well.

The TV host revealed he made sure to save one important piece, though.

He kept the pair of jeans he wore to the surgery as a reminder of the journey that he’s on.

On Instagram, Al showed how much his figure has slimmed down over the years by sharing a photo of himself holding the pants up in front of him.

He appeared to be half the size of the piece of clothing.

In the caption, the Today star wrote: “Hard to believe it was 20 years ago today, I wore these size 54 Levi jeans to my #gastricbypass at 340 lbs and here I am today. 

“It’s still a struggle but I’m never going back. 

“I have setbacks and struggle every day, but I never forget how far I’ve come.”

Two more photos were posted, each showing Al drowing in the jeans as he tried them on.

Today co-host Savanna Guthrie commented: “You are so inspiring. Every day. Every minute.”

Carson Daly wrote: “You’re the Yoda to my Skywalker Uncle Al!”

A comment from the Hoda & Jenna Instagram account read: “No one better than our pal, Al.”

On his Stories, Al also shared a video of himself trying on the pre-weight loss jeans.

“Well, March 15, [2002], these were the pants I wore for my gastric bypass, to my gastric bypass,” he said. “20 years later, [look].”

Wanting to bring fans along for his journey, Al often shares videos of himself working out and sharing some motivational words as he does so.

A day after celebrating the 20th anniversary of his surgery, he posted a clip of himself on a treadmill.

He told his followers: “Ah, the temptations. Ball of confusion, that’s what the world is today.

“But if you take care of yourself and the ones around you, make sure you do that.”

Al added in the caption: “Yeah, it is a #ballofconfusion but it’s all we’ve got. So #takecareofyourself and those you love!”

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Al told fans that he still ‘struggles every day’ but is ‘never going back’[/caption]

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The Today host often shares videos of himself working out on Instagram[/caption]