AUSTIN ( KXAN ) — A wedding day health emergency led to hospital room vows for one Texas couple.
Childhood friends Joe and Gina Deich grew up in New York and kept in touch over the years. The couple reconnected in 2021 where their love grew.
At the time, Gina was going through medical issues, and Joe spent every day by her side in the hospital. These roles reversed after they got engaged and Joe faced his own health battles—this time with Gina by his side.
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Joe had a history of heart issues starting in 1994 and a previous diagnosis of a failing heart. He got a heart pump in December.
“After I got out, everything was running smoothly,” Joe said. “We were going to get married on May 3, 2024.”
On their wedding day morning, Joe was rushed to the emergency room after spitting up blood. Joe was not in good shape when they arrived at the ER. So they decided to get married right then and there.
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Joe and Gina Deich got married in an Austin hospital after a medical emergency on the day of their wedding. (Courtesy to KXAN) -
Joe and Gina Deich got married in an Austin hospital after a medical emergency on the day of their wedding. (Courtesy to KXAN) -
Joe and Gina Deich got married in an Austin hospital after a medical emergency on the day of their wedding. (Courtesy to KXAN) -
Joe and Gina Deich got married in an Austin hospital after a medical emergency on the day of their wedding. (Courtesy to KXAN)
