Husband and wife require open heart surgery within same week [Video]

One local couple has been recovering together since February, after both requiring open heart surgery within the same week.The two have been married for 22 years, and their journey over the past few months has been a true testament to “in sickness and in health.”When you see Debbie and Joey Robbins working out in the gym, you’d never know that they both had open heart surgery just four months ago.”We’re just so lucky we caught them both in time,” said Debbie Robbins.It’s a tale that’s a rarity to tell– even for doctors who have seen it all.”Oh, they all said it was very rare,” said Debbie. “My surgeon said he may have had just one other couple, who were up there in age, here at the same time. And that was a long time ago.”The McLeansville couple has been married for 22 years, and both required open heart surgery within …