3 Weeks Before My Wedding (the glass story)

You’ve been asking for it, and here it is! In part one of three in the Zaggie wedding video series, Zach explains his hospital stay and how he almost didn’t make it to the wedding!
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[@federicapiottoli6922]

Marrying a nurse a month after stabbing yourself with glass is just iconic

[@khalilahd.]

At least they have a story to tell their future kids😅

[@cmxavier2621]

A power move, really

[@emmaolivera3018]

Pffft 😂😂😂

[@YAMZWorld]

"the" nurse

[@Melissaheartt]

I’m not even halfway through this fucking video and I’ve already said “what” 20 times and I’m American…../what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cecerasmussen9507]

Mad props to Keith for stepping up and almost single-handedly keeping the channel running. I'm so glad to hear that things worked out in the end.

[@corinnaa9582]

Absolutely! I did find that Keith is not the best fit for the show, but I did not even get the idea that is is not his. Shame on me, it basically screams Zach!

[@ameliarose47]

The Try Guys, their partners, and employees of 2nd try are an amazing team.

[@pvic6959]

i have no doubt keith is a "ill be there" kind of friend. because he keeps doing it

[@thetinybabbles]

Where's Eugene?

[@corinnaa9582]

@@thetinybabbles did you watch the documentary? The part where Zach worried about the end of the project? I am quite certain that he meant Eugene. Unlike the others he is not a comedian

[@shayelea]

When a person with chronic pain tells you something is the most painful thing they’ve ever experienced, THAT MEANS SOMETHING.

[@alsinakiria]

Yeah, we live being tortured daily by our own bodies. If something is enough to make us react that strongly it's painful.

[@vanessabrannan4059]

Yup!! Mine was Levator Ani syndrome. OUCH!! I was also in less pain 3 days after a total colectomy than I was beforehand thanks to severe ulcerative colitis.

[@nyxiethedestroyer284]

The American health care system is insane... I'm Australian, I spent 2 weeks in hospital, was sent home with a months worth of medication, and was sent a bill a month later for $24 to cover the meds... and when I called to settle up the bill, they were like "oh you only have to pay for it if you can afford it" Always sending good vibes to Americans in hopes y'all will get great changes asap

[@kadynadair592]

🤯🤯 wtfff that’s amazing

[@nyxiethedestroyer284]

@@kadynadair592 I'm getting "elective" surgery to remove my thyroid this year because it has a nodule that isn't currently cancer, but oke day will be... I'm not paying a cent, and it was less than 6 months between the nodule being found and my pre surgery appointment. Idk why American health care scares people with 'long wait lists' in a public system.

[@giohhhh]

I was thinking the same thing. In Brazil, it would be 100% for free, because we have an universal health system that pays for everything (even to foreigners that are in Brazil). US couldn't be worse!!! All my thoughts to the health crews over there! It must be terrible to work there :(

[@alisaishere]

Would you like to adopt an American adult? I'm probably older than you, but we can find a way to make it work.

[@ginao6810]

I’m an Aussie… My mother had a brain tumour in 2008. From getting diagnosed, numerous MRIs, neuro surgery, a week in the hospital, medication when she went home…. She paid a $35 co-pay for her initial GP appointment, and then left hospital with a bill for $126. She had surgery 3 weeks after the diagnosis. That was only because she had to have a crown replaced at the dentist and the dr agreed she should get it done before the surgery so they pushed it a week. Sometimes when I open my payslip I look at the amount of tax taken out and get annoyed. Then I remember my mum is alive and well, and my parents didn’t have to mortgage the house to cover the costs. The Aussie system has much room for improvement, especially for mental health and women’s health, but we a safety net and we are all better off because of it.

[@andreapieterse8986]

Can we please commend Zach for always being so open about everything that happens to him: his chronic illness, his struggle with love and now his accident. I love him so much man, what a king

[@khalilahd.]

Agreed but also commend

[@thisandthat8686]

I don’t think we can command him to keep doing this. But I will commend him for being open about it.

[@andreapieterse8986]

@@khalilahd. haha sorry English is my second language

[@andreapieterse8986]

@@thisandthat8686 haha sorry English is my second language

[@almayrahasna8481]

🎉🎉😅🎉

[@CatalinaCNV]

I think Maggie's fan club just grew by a mile. What a woman, such a fantastic sense of humor and kindness. So happy things worked out!

[@rigby.walabee]

If anyone wasn't already in the Maggie fan club they were late to the party...

[@schaynegeorge4793]

Zach loses his mind in the hospital. Maggie goes bananas on camera in solidarity.

[@CatalinaCNV]

@@rigby.walabee You are so right!

[@LaurieSwenson]

I love that Maggie always seems so relatable and relaxed and fun. I think they're a great couple.

[@mosstdev]

Already loved Maggie, this just absolutely solidified how much of an amazing person she is

[@Jinxed_Starbyte]

Maggie: *talking abt her medical concerns for Zach* Zach: it kinda looks like you beheaded me and are holding my little head :)

[@JordanThatblondegirl]

You know, I forget just how good of a storyteller Zach can be.

[@YumiSakuraYukita]

FOR REAL because he made a 25 minute video feel like an hour long in a good way!

[@hnichole]

I died at the "I'M KEITH, and this is Eat the Menu where I eat everything at the UCLA Medical Center." 😭😂 Zach your humor is iconic, I'm so glad to see you got through this with Maggie. Congrats to you guys once again!

[@danielleking262]

10:47 😂

[@nataliab5669]

I loved that! And it was the perfect opportunity

[@lightofruin1938]

People underestimate what it means to be immunocompromised. The smallest of small wounds get infected super easily and everything becomes a health hazard. More power to you Zach

[@joylox]

I'm prone to injury and always keep a few essentials on me just in case. I've taken to wearing an allergy mask everywhere to avoid migraines (Vogmask doesn't really let smells into the mask), and it seems I'm getting sick less too. But it's hard. I grew up with pretty much yearly ear and foot infections (which is ironic because of the phrase "how're your feet and ears?"). Thankfully I grew out of the ear infections, but I still get pain every now and then, especially with changes in altitude.

[@hologeist7284]

​@@joylox eyyy chronic ear infection gang 🤝 i seem to have the same problem with altitude changes too (the one thing i _hate_ about airplanes and the mountains)

[@criptastical]

Being immunocompromised is basically becoming your own nurse and also owning a small first aid kit for evedythinf

[@criptastical]

@@joylox I've only been immunocompromised since last January, and as a person who never really got sick before that it has been such a shock. I literally never got a cold before last December (I'm 22) and then it lasted for 12 weeks and turned into pneumonia?????

[@giulia6344]

So fucking true 🥲 I managed to get fucking tuberculosis in 2021 like wtf

[@olivviamok]

fully engrossed in this video and just died laughing at zacs reaction to the machine name 16:35

[@EzratheRift]

It was great

[@mistygrixti7378]

SAME HAHA

[@TheHManShow]

I just now noticed that!!

[@abigailvance413]

I watched this when it first came out, didn't get it until rewatching just now.

[@beccadalton7678]

I work in a hospital and I love that you’re addressing how messed up the system is. And thank you so so much for being understanding that we’re understaffed because we really are trying so so hard

[@anudhajayakulasuriya5807]

The few that work hard, we love y’all❤

[@PolinaLee94]

thank you so so much

[@Bloodredrosie]

From the Zach’s secret girlfriend video to watching their wedding series makes my heart melt

[@mesquitegirl2013]

Same

[@glittermyworld12]

From a nurse to another nurse, Maggie is a real G for cleaning Zach’s hospital room continuously 💕

[@hamptonhayley]

I was gunna say this!! Love the cleaning

[@jenniferparker7588]

Right?? Imagine what his experience would have been had she not been around. 😢

[@pvic6959]

and i bet the nurses were happy they had a tiny bit less work to do too! health care workers are critically overworked :(

[@niccoloreiss842]

@@jenniferparker7588 oh yeah, like there were a lot of things the docs did that were borderline malpractice. If she wasn’t there shit would have been way way worse. Not even a question, she is a watchful and educated eye that by nature of being there makes docs pay more attention and make less mistakes.

[@jenniferparker7588]

@Niccolò Reiss He was lucky that they're allowing visitors at this point. My dad was in the hospital last year and they would only allow one person during the day, and no one at night. No one was there to watch him so much of the time, and my mom didn't know enough to properly advocate for him. The hospital severely neglected him and he ended up dying there two weeks later.

[@sdel92]

The insurance part is infuriating. If you haven't experienced fighting with your own insurance for life saving medicine, it's so incredibly draining, and makes everything feel corrupt and hopeless. So sorry Zach had to go through all of this medical trauma, but so very very happy that they had the most beautiful wedding and it all only brought them closer

[@josesimoes3478]

First thing, hearing Zach saying he found a new 10 in the pain scale when he lives with chronic pain made me twirl with imaginary pain... The second thing is that every single video about medical emergencies in the US makes me happier that I'm not there

[@annaelizabzth]

And makes me want to GTFO

[@user-ry8lq3kr8b]

Zach must have been emotional AF at his wedding. Not only marrying the love of his life, but getting to celebrate their lives together with all his loved ones who spent the past month taking care of him at home and at work? I would've been a wreck. 😂

[@ichrak.01]

Maggie telling Zach to ask Eugene for advice about his shirt is just so sweet to me 🥹🥹🥹

[@liss-7067]

As a Brit, I'm so grateful for the NHS and I'm devastated that people out there have to worry about being ill. That's just heartbreaking.

[@julianw5692]

Sadly the NHS has its own world of struggles

[@fellowviewer1095]

​@@julianw5692but people don't DIE because they can't afford their medication.

[@zoekirk1848]

Even y’all deserve better than the current state of the NHS, and it’s leaps and bounds better than the hyper-capitalist mess we have in the US

[@gladitsnotme]

The NHS sucks, worry about yaself

[@svgerd]

@@fellowviewer1095 but they do die on waiting lists... we are so lucky to have a national health care system but the government treats it like shit

[@nothankyou.6968]

Cant help notice how his dog is literally beside him at all times possible, checking in on him and his leg knowing he is hurt ! That pup really loves his dad

[@rachaelwhitehouse6283]

As a hospital employee, thank you for sharing the insurance bullshit and red census part of your story. It’s like that everywhere, we’re drowning here. I’m so happy that you’re healed up!!

[@stargirl7646]

Yeah this is so scary 😢

[@joylox]

It's so bad in North America. My neighbour here in Canada waited 10 about hours after having what they later determined to be a mini-stroke, and was told to just go home and come back the next morning. It's really bad, but at least insurance covers what I've needed, and some things are free. Then again, I was quoted 2-3 years to get allergy testing after mango made my throat and mouth swell up, so they just gave me something called Allerject (basically an EpiPen that has voiced instructions in it, cost me $20) just in case it happens again, and told me to avoid this long list of related fruit. I'm just glad I can afford physio every couple weeks, and usually seeing my GP is a month wait. Some of my friends who don't have GPs (5 year wait to get one) have to wait hours at a walk-in to get any sort of help, whether it's a med refill, a referral for a test, or advice on how to deal with something.

[@is-yn6jf]

The way that the hospital had no beds but the insurance company STILL made him take up a bed for days by not approving the essential medicine??? Apocalyptic.

[@vonlowe7187]

​@@joylox dang I thought the UK was doing badly enough with how underfunded the NHS is. I've had to take someone to A&E last week - we were there for 6 hours: triage, x-ray & CT. Luckily I could take my patient home that night. Looks like we'll be seeing at least two departments for outpatient follow up - but at least all I've had to pay for was some pain meds (~£10 per item) and parking at the hospital, and I'm so thankful I don't have to worry about how much it'll cost us.

[@user-of7yf7rw1p]

I love when Zach does this style of storytelling. He's so entertaining and knows how to make his story flow.

[@khalilahd.]

Yesssss couldn’t agree more

[@jackdawson4223]

completely disagree. he’s so cocky and is taking over the channel

[@YoongisUnlitCigarette]

@@jackdawson4223 How can he be taking over the channel when he hasn’t been in many videos lately? It’s mostly been Keith and guests for a little while. I also don’t see cockiness. I see a person that’s sure of himself and doing what he loves.

[@Geekabibble]

@@jackdawson4223 Nope not at all.

[@Bropez87]

Love Zach❤ this was fun…. Not for him but for me to watch

[@jaymeneider4600]

I know there was a lot of people both confused about but proud of Keith for carrying this channel. This news although hard to hear as a big supporter of the team feels like the dots are being connected. Of course Keith did everything he could for Zach to take the time he needed and keep this channel they’re so proud of alive and thriving. Genuine friendship and support always comes through in their videos and this is proof.

[@TheStepjc]

The only thing getting me through this story is knowing that Zach and Maggie did in fact get married and Zach is sitting here telling this story.

[@cowboywoody100]

I, a nurse, would 100% support the onlyfans to see the wound images. So glad you had Nurse Maggie to help out and that you’re doing so much better now!

[@abbij6090]

Same! We nurses love gross stuff.

[@oceanskater227]

Same!! I wanna see😅

[@EmilyLongtin]

I too would pay money to see the gross stuff.

[@marions.3657]

Just a biologist but yes

[@kayliejoey]

Yess I wanna see too!!

[@newtpollution]

My aunt died from sepsis this January after a years long struggle with an infection in her foot, which is making this video strangely emotional for me. I'm so glad that Zach got through this, I'm so grateful he was able to get married, and I hope he and Maggie stay healthy and safe from here on out.

[@cecerasmussen9507]

I'm so sorry for your loss

[@jillsarah7356]

I appreciate the vulnerability in your comment and thank you for sharing. I did just want to add a friendly reminder or in case you didn't know, that Zach experiences chronic illness/disability. We can all hope that he stays safe and avoids acute illness, but his life is one with health issues on a regular basis (I'm speaking from experience as a disabled person).

[@newtpollution]

@@jillsarah7356 I'm also a disabled person, so I'm aware that healthy has different meanings and levels of accessibility to different people. I was referring more to health in terms of further infections from the leg injury, as infections, especially in immune compromised people, can be especially lingering.

[@jena.t]

I'm sorry for your loss ❤️

[@BubblesMcGhee]

♥

[@Hannah-pq9ui]

The fact that an insurance company gets to decide what medicine you get is insane in England we complain about the NHS a lot but watching things like this make me realise it’s such an amazing thing

[@ParaRob]

You're absolutely right. I'm currently battling with my insurance company to find a lung specialist because none of them take my insurance. It's been a 4 month process where I've been in and out of the ER because they have to take my insurance. Talk about a pain in the butt!

[@Hannah-pq9ui]

@@ParaRobthat sounds like a nightmare I wish you the best of luck and hopefully the insurance company will listen to the actual qualified medical professionals

[@eveofwonder]

Shoutout to YB for editing this video and having to blur out the photos. I’m sure she’s very traumatized from it all and I really appreciate her for doing that.

[@aaronkennard8955]

One of the key takeaways here: Maggie is a radiant unicorn and deserves the world

[@laurenjanuary2525]

All of this is so stressful and serious but Zach's adlibs "That's high😚" "That's bad😚" "That's gross😚" has me cracking up😂😂

[@zoekirk1848]

Speaking from secondhand experience, silliness like that definitely helps with coping

[@pm8652]

As a nurse myself, Maggie is such an amazing person and nurse! The fact I KNOW she was helping take care of you to help relieve the pressure of the other nurses in that hospital, whilst also doing her own work and preparations and such! Congratulations!!!

[@evelynsutrisno9002]

i know this might sound insensitive, but this video gave me so much insight about what it takes being immunocompromised and it opens something closed before inside me, i dont realize the severity of being immunocompromised, but a small wound to almost off you is crazy. More power to you Zach

[@samanthaliggio8979]

Immunocompromised girlie here- It's totally not offensive, it can be hard to have perspective on what others go through without actually seeing or experiencing it yourself. That you were able to develop that sense of empathy is a huge deal and makes the world a little bit better of a place

[@KaylaloveXx]

As a person who is chronically ill and immunocompromised you’re not being insensitive at all you’re actually being very sympathetic and honest. I’m glad you were able to get insight and knowledge of what we go through.such little things can turn into big infections and longer hospitalizations it’s definitely not easy.I’m glad more people are getting insight about what it’s like living with a low immune system from this video. 💜

[@summer_the_rae]

Another immunocompromised person here and I agree, you’re not being insensitive all. In fact, thank you for showing your sensitivity! ❤️

[@KM-rt5jj]

Exactly this! This is why it's so important to us immunocompromised people that people let us know if they're coming down with something and why herd immunity from vaccines can save our lifes.

[@nicoleadel]

Well, we know that Maggie takes the "in sickness and in health" part very seriously 💜💜💜

[@corinnaa9582]

It's what nurses so and why women in traditional female jobs are valued in the marriage market although not financially on their job

[@kristensutton781]

Something I loved was seeing just the general interaction and love between Zach, Keith, Eugene and their partners. From Becky coming to help ice his leg, to Maggie telling him to send shirt photos to Eugene, they are so close and have so much love. And the subtle, redned or nedred whatever it was - was so iconic.

[@PratirupaSarkar]

Timestamp for this redned shade please.

[@oli.oli.oxinfree]

@@PratirupaSarkar 16:38

[@laurensaville7169]

I was in hospital last year for a few days in relation to complications with my pregnancy and also covid, I wasn't allowed to have any visitors and was having my vitals checked every 3 hours. I was bored, lonely and deliriously tired. All I did was watch Try Guys videos for 4 days straight to keep my spirits up, keep me laughing and make me feel like I wasn't so alone. So thank you so much Zach and the rest of the Try team, for bringing so much joy to others ❤

[@NotaArtist]

idk why but Zach's antics in the hospital just reminded me of being stuck in the psych ward. we literally walked back and forth for hours every day because we literally had nothing better to do and we were so bored. its really sad seeing what's supposed to help people and aid them in healing being put behind so many paywalls and just awful treatment of both the staff and the patients. I'm really glad you got through it Zach. infections are no joke and i imagine with being immunocompromised it can be even scarier. you both are such beautiful people and you deserve all of the happiness and joy.

[@dualscreengrant]

The psych ward is miserable. They gave me drugs that made me restless and unable to sit or lie down for long amounts of time. I had to cope by walking back and forth a lot. You can refuse to take the meds, or ask for different ones, but then they force you to stay there even longer. Even with insurance, the ambulance drive from the hospital to the psych ward is over $1,300. I made the wrong choice by going to the hospital in the first place, but that's what they told me to do when I called the suicide hotline. They can't efficiently or affordably help someone with a physical injury. They are a long way from being able to help someone with a mental illness.

[@daniellorenzo3085]

Zach doing his own “eat the menu” was so funny 🤣😭

[@thisworldsans]

Keith took Zach's show so Zach took Keith's.

[@loverrlee]

That honestly was so funny and kinda sweet that he was thinking about his friend Keith 🥺

[@oliviarogers99]

As an ER nurse, I totally wanna see those photos😂 however, thank you for bringing light to how overfilled we are in all hospitals all over the country. We’re just as upset as the patients about this….we never recovered. I’m not really sure if we ever will.

[@karenjoyce4629]

I'm ED in UK and we are exactly the same its heart-breaking and exhausting

[@ellespoonies]

Not a nurse, just another chronically ill person, and I also want to see those photos 😂

[@FioreCiliegia]

The thing is too… you can’t recover because the state of things BEFORE Covid was 💩

[@clairelabell4369]

Same here in Canada

[@morganwiebe2829]

I’m a surg nurse and I desperately want to see 😂

[@sarahcervantes1270]

Gotta love the positivity that Zach has the whole time and Maggie for being such a rock for him. The true test of a relationship is one of them getting severely injured/sick and the other being able to handle it

[@sarahcervantes1270]

Also I personally would love to see the wound photos. Is that weird? 😂

[@carrerabradley29]

As someone watching this, stuck at home because my insurance rejected a refill for the medication that makes it bearable for me to eat I cried watching this. A simple mistake or even the difference between a 60-day supply and a 90-day supply can make a single day go from the best to the worst. As a chronically ill, immunocompromised person, the parts where you talked about how incredible Maggie was are what made me cry. I can't imagine the amount of love and support that has passed between you two and I hope to find that someday.

[@celeste4302]

As an ER nurse, thank you for taking the time to explain the current state of our hospitals in this country. Unfortunately, the experience you had of being trapped in the ER because there are literally 0 rooms available for you to go to is not an uncommon one. And I understand it's incredibly frustrating for the patients, but it's frustrating for us too, we aren't keeping you down there on purpose. I'm glad you recovered in time for your ceremony, though! Fingers crossed that that was the last hospital visit for you and yours for a very very long time!! ❤

[@adamnorshah]

This issue is relevant all over the world. Here in Malaysia, we also have a crisis which somehow the political will to end it, is a bit lagging. Since Covid, hospitals had been overwhelmed and they just haven't recovered. Speaking about held up in ER, my father went few months back for heart issues and was there for days before they had room at the cardio ward. Plus they almost postponed my father's heart procedure due to the slots were full. Thank god they didn't discharge him early until it was done.

[@jennieivins]

+

[@jerrytroy2677]

Thank you

[@ghintz2156]

If only they'd invest money to expand hospitals and keeping more people on staff and keeping them happy enough that they're not constantly overwhelmed.

[@Chazzy0x0]

Wait I thought this was just a UK problem because healthcare is free/government funded. I had no idea Americas healthcare was going to heck I thought the sheer money you pay for healthcare at least kept it good/not long waiting lists...

[@bexyPTX]

I respect Zach so much for documenting this and still making jokes in the process. I can only imagine how miserable and stressful this was in the moment.

[@mollymiller3720]

Cracking jokes is probably a coping mechanism for the trauma, lots of people do this me included.

[@jennaye8142]

My thoughts exactly. If it had been me in his place, I don't think I'd be able to handle it so well. He is so strong though and has had a lot of experience being immunocompromised, but it's still such a scary situation for anyone to have to go through. He's such a trooper♥

[@horseygirl645]

Hi Zach, I came across your channel due to Dr. Mike. I was diagnosed with Ankylosis Spondylitis when I was around 20. I actually started showing signs of it when I was 15. The delay in the diagnosis was due to not having a reliable test at the time I started showing signs to confirm the diagnosis. Anyway, I’m in my 60s now and I’ve been on immune-suppressing meds most of my life so hearing about your accident sent chills through me. I’m so glad that you got well enough to get married and hopefully you’re 100% healed by now. Take care.

[@ivyarianrhod]

Holy sh*t! This makes Keith's comment at the wedding about stepping on glass make so much more sense! (KZbin decided not to give me notifications about this video or the next. I happened upon it after watching today's wedding day video.) So glad you made it to the wedding!

[@daphnechan9804]

I’ve always talked about Zach being amazing as he’s my favourite try guy, but I just wanted to say seeing Maggie in action makes me appreciate her even more. Amazing nurse and amazing partner 🥹

[@khalilahd.]

Agreed ❤

[@golly_its_molly]

How is no one talking about CNEDRED?! That is objectively the funniest part of this twisty tale. Also, congrats to Zach and Maggie, and so thrilled Zach is doing well💕

[@sara4886]

Honestly I was scrolling down looking for this very comment. 😂 I about died when he's just like "nope. Don't like that. not going to comment on that one"

[@ryismazin]

I laughed SO much and SO loud!

[@bitsofkharisma3881]

Can someone shared the timestamp?

[@kasu-requiem]

@@bitsofkharisma3881 16:36

[@andreabesserman7741]

@@bitsofkharisma3881 16:35

[@Mamaroo92]

Zach singing a random made up song while sitting in a hospital bed pooping his pants is definitely the energy I would have in the hospital

[@3chaoticcatsinatrenchcoat561]

~14:30 “🎶😀that’s high😀🎶” … “🎶😀 that’s bad 😀🎶” … “🎶😀 that’s gross 😀🎶” I just about died laughing, it’s giving 🎶pinworms🎶

[@cicitiki337]

The storytelling is amazing but can we talk about the EDITING?! It makes the entire video YB is queen!!!!

[@patricia_seraphine]

Yeah, she is a great editor. Props to her for putting all that hard work and effort into creating the try guys videos over the years. I hope the channel grows after the new era of the try guys.

[@karenkrukowski5566]

@YB is the Queen!!

[@m0zarts-animation]

Holy fuck I can’t imagine how stressful this must have been as an immunocompromised person who is imminently having a wedding…. I am so glad you’re ok and I can’t wait to see the rest of your wedding story!!

[@m0zarts-animation]

Also the message about how fucked our health system is……. You’re so goddamn right and you should say it.

[@willwilson8964]

America has the best healthcare system of any country and yet, it is still so flawed.

[@zoex3316]

@@willwilson8964 according to who? Rich Americans? Is there even one official list that ranked America no 1? Or even top 5? Ten? I know the systems are really different therefore hard to compare but still. And let’s look at another factor. Life expectancy without a doubt connected to healthcare. Not looking good either

[@MelonMeoww]

I teared up at "but more importantly, I fucking love Maggie." You two have a beautiful relationship

[@vichosman]

“The big bad poop disease.” This has to be absolutely rough for Zach and Maggie, but that comment was 😂

[@chloebooher4194]

My cousin passed out from low blood sugar while observing a surgery and broke his jaw, two months before his own wedding, has been married since 2019. My granddad got a severe concussion a month before his wedding and my grandparents were married for 60+ years before they both passed. I wish Zach and Maggie a wonderful life together because the worst news can happen bringing you both closer than ever.

[@kenyett7]

Thought you were gonna say they were all absorbing the bad luck that would break up their relationships beforehand (aka it's good luck to have bad luck right before the wedding)

[@nataliab5669]

I love how Zach does an “Eat The Menu” with the hospital food

[@luhole]

As an Australian, can I just take this moment to reiterate how insane it is that you had to pay over $2k for a visit to the ER...?

[@joanneash3305]

As a Canadian I too find this incredible! Wow! Here in Canada I would not pay a dime for my visit(s).

[@Sophx16]

oh my god, the universe really had it out for you. You and Maggie are such troopers, parts of this were stressful just watching it, I can't even imagine what it would have been like to experience it all. Also Zach, you are SUCH a good storyteller.

[@rachelolsen3428]

Living in France, the American healthcare system is disgusting and heartbreaking. No country is perfect and I won't pretend like France has it all together, but the $10,000 necessary medication not being approved and the poor old woman sleeping in the hallway is just awful.

[@coffeegirl18]

I feel bad too. I feel worse because the wait times for some scans/xrays sometimes take a long time. They're trying to fix that and I found out our main hospital will do them immediately if it's for a specialist (I have a rheumatologist for Lupus) which is good. Non-emergencies take months to schedule it...They changed it so you can pay now at a private clinic but it isn't required with the regular (public?) system,

[@bstu5885]

Right? I’m Australian and I can’t think of any reason that a medication should cost that much.

[@mysteryweesnaw9731]

As an American, I will not go to the doctor unless it’s an emergency situation. Sometimes I feel like we can fix the many problems facing the US, but the majority of the time I’m wishing I could immigrate somewhere else that’s got it together a little more 😅

[@zarahshabs7936]

I understand where you’re coming from completely But as an American medical student, can I just tell you that the human body is amazing and major issues tend to not arise until your body is already severely compromised or potentially can’t recover. So unless you can’t afford it whatsoever, I recommend trying to get check ups at least semi-regularly For everyone!

[@stargirl7646]

I’ve been living in Korea for the past four years and am burnt out and I want to go back home to the states… but literally the fucking healthcare is what’s been scaring me away 😭 “Luckily” I think I’m poor enough to qualify for Medicaid? One of our only government medical insurances? Yay?? 😅😅

[@abjeda]

Zach, I appreciate you saying that this series is going to be the last in depth look at you and Maggie's relationship. Privacy moving forward is so important for you as a couple and as a company leader. Glad all the guys are keeping things under lock.

[@itschelseakay]

If there is a health video on this channel, we know it’s going to be about poor Zach. Even if it’s completely unrelated to any preexisting conditions, it will still be Zach. It just will be.

[@laurastanton396]

You can really see just how much Zach loves and appreciates Maggie it’s so amazing to see. I’m so glad to see them so happy together 💕

[@isabellamontoya3750]

We should be glad Maggie's a Nurse. I'm thankful he's recovered ❤

[@khalilahd.]

Agreed

[@rivergreen1727]

If anyone ever needed to marry a nurse, it's Zach 😂❤

[@patricia_seraphine]

​​​@@rivergreen1727 yeah, I hope he recovers from both his injury and his autoimmune disease.

[@mantis-manthegreat]

​@@patricia_seraphine there is no way to recover from an autoimmune disease/chronic illness, but let's hope they can find a good way to treat the symptoms!

[@giiblet]

The shot of him showing off his bear and "practicing" his first dance broke my heart. Hospital visits for any reason and for any amount of time and even with no event on the horizon is so hopeless feeling. I commend Zach on keeping spirits up because it can feel endless.

[@annacornell6079]

As a surgical nurse and a try guys fan I just wanna say that you did a great job explaining everything! Also glad you recovered okay!

[@abbykemiel3998]

As a student in pathophysiology, it’s so interesting to hear this story. Especially with all the complications. It means a lot to hear it from a patient’s perspective, all of that is such a hard journey to go through

[@courtneywalsh9780]

Imagine the amount of Doc and Nursing students that will be shown this video and told “Let’s see if you can guess what’s gonna happen”.

[@hannahcrichton7116]

As someone from the UK, the idea that your insurance wouldn't pay for a medicine and so you are stuck in the hospital is just wild to me.

[@Meggish62]

Healthcare insurance is a scam in the United States. It costs me about $25,000 a year. It’s common for insurance companies to refuse to cover emergency room visits, doctors visits, tests, labs, MRIs, CT scans, pharmaceuticals, physical therapy. Fight to keep your politicians from ending the NHS. American insurance companies profit greatly while consistently refusing us coverage and care.

[@trullyfreak]

Same! My dad was in A&E and subsequently admitted to a ward a few months back due to a previously undiagnosed heart condition, I was so scared for him I could barely think straight, I can’t imagine even worrying about insurance for my loved one in such moments.

[@michaeldonaven3463]

As a Canadian this also shocked me.

[@sav6694]

Yes! I was on the icu for a tumor and the surgeons didn’t want to surgically remove it bc they would have to cut open my face to get to it, they opted for an injection that can possibly shrink my tumor and I was waiting in the icu literally paralyzed from the tumor to see if my insurance would accept the injection

[@nikkimirhosseyni9535]

Oh, it’s wild to us Americans, too 🫠

[@mashleyden]

I have various chronic illnesses. It’s a different normal. You don’t just “get sick”, or “have an injury” it’s a WHOOOLLLEEE thing. I feel validated. I really REALLY appreciate Zach sharing this. It makes me feel less alone with chronic illness woes.

[@jillsarah7356]

Same and exactly!!!!

[@jena.t]

This video really opened my eyes to the additional difficulties that people with chronic illnesses and disabilities can have! It's something I've been lucky enough to never have to think about. Thank you to Zach for sharing and thank you for your comment!

[@carolwalters6469]

Same here!!

[@armerls]

Same same same

[@aliceleelopez6799]

Felt that! Chronic pain is so difficult especially when your body decides to fight you again and again

[@bethdoud74]

Thank you for talking honestly about how screwed the American medical system is, especially as someone with chronic health issues. Being in the ER twice in the past two weeks, I can't imagine having that many ER visits and hospital stays. I wish you and Maggie all the happiness and hope the universe blesses your wedding greatly after all that stress!

[@geegeezlouis86]

Remembering Zach calling himself chronically single and now he has a wife who goes above and beyond for him :'))))

[@pillowswoah]

It's both comforting and sad to know that even high income influencers have insurance problems

[@danielleking262]

That's what I was thinking.... Even if they don't have health insurance, they can definitely afford it 🙁

[@nicoladenovan4129]

​@@danielleking26210000 dollars for a pill🙃

[@tiffanykim2773]

Insurance as a whole seems to suck. But then again when I did have it it did come in handy for the most part 😂 so idk

[@tiffanykim2773]

​@@danielleking262 See that's the thing these guys aren't filthy rich hon. 😂 They have employees and there's probably so many other things they're responsible for. At the very least they're probably living a bit more comfortable than us non famous folk

[@rocki_bb]

​@@danielleking262 no, I doubt he could afford $10,000 for the medication to treat his C. diff. That's why he continued to stay in the hospital. How much do you think he makes if you think he's got 10k to spend on a medication? And he'll probably be paying off his medical bills over time too. Perhaps he'll pay them off more quickly than many of us and slower than others. Maybe a portion can be written off as a business expense since he made a video about it. He's not rich.

[@LostSnail93]

"Look if you're exhausted at this point how do you think I felt" 😂 Spot on. I hope y'all know how priceless your disability and queer content is. I always laugh, cry, and relate.

[@aanyaxaphire]

Not the computer name being NedRed 😭 16:40

[@elizabeatscancer]

Zach is epic and the fact that his morale in the freaking hospital is good enough to do “Zach eats the hospital food” as a parody of Keith’s shows is so impressive ❤️

[@ashandbone]

Zach is a trooper, but Maggie is iconic. That selflessness is real, true love.❤ Living ain’t easy, but it’s easier when you’re surrounded by people who love you.

[@TippyHippy]

I put my hamster in a sock and slammed it against the furniture.

[@ShadowRose1622]

I love that Maggie is so silly. She looks beautiful in her wedding dress. Thank you Zach for giving her the wedding she deserves. 2nd watch: The machine's name is "CNedRed"

[@corinnaa9582]

Yah, not to even think about that she probably had the lion share of work involved... Seriously? He did not "give" a wedding

[@hannahhester8376]

​@@corinnaa9582 Exactly!

[@belfrybb]

@@corinnaa9582 I don’t doubt that she did most of the planning and prep but a nurse’s salary did not pay for that wedding

[@Sentientmatter8]

​@@belfrybb Yes but we as a culture have a tendency to undervalue women's unpaid labor. A wedding planner can cost up to 8,000. Adding to that Maggie probably did about $4,000 worth of nursing work helping Zach in the month leading up to the wedding. I would say she is more than contributing financially.

[@belfrybb]

@@Sentientmatter8 lol how did someone’s sweet comment about a loving partner providing for his wife turn into a representation of the way women’s unpaid labor is undervalued. Honestly, it’s time to get off the internet and go outside

[@AmeliaBell28]

Zach really is such a great storyteller (so great that I even tolerate the handheld/shaky cam vlog shots 😂). He took a video that could've been a basic "storytime!" or "vlogging my hospital stay" thing and turned it into not just a full picture of what happened and what it felt like, but also a commentary on the American healthcare system AND a really poignant demonstration of the love and commitment and care that comes with being life partners with someone. His videos about chronic pain and the like have always been impactful, but this took it to a whole new level. Bravo and congratulations ❤

[@christinah.5874]

Having these longer videos with Zach gives me Hank Green vibes and I am here for it.

[@lauren-ko7mr]

i cant express how validating and comforting all of zach's chronic illness related content is for me. it really is never JUST an injury.

[@mesquitegirl2013]

Same

[@naxp42]

SERIOUSLY 😭

[@gwynlu]

I’ve volunteered in the same department Maggie works in, and she really is an amazing nurse. Zach really is the luckiest man to have had Maggie support and care for him throughout this whole thing❤️

[@Kat-qr7hv]

Maggie is really the whole package. So genuine and wonderful and absolutely gorgeous. 😢

[@annas8540]

As a person who has American health insurance, I go to the doctor as little as possible and I'm terrified of actual illness.

[@jennaye8142]

Maggie is like the sweetest, kindest, most generous person on this planet♥I'd expect nothing less than your most loved one/spouse/fiancé/partner to stick by your side through times like this, but unfortunately for many people that's not the case and they aren't so lucky. Health complications can & will split people up pretty often, it's a huge stressor on a relationship, but if the 2 can get through it it truly brings you so much closer to know you can overcome huge hurdles together. Just completely warms my heart how attentive and caring she is. Also hearing Zack discuss the hospital overcrowding & red alert was just so sad...and knowing Maggie is one of those nurses who had to deal with the initial COVID outbreak and even the current hospital situations, she is just such an angel for that as well...I can only imagine how difficult that must be on someone and in my opinion she is such a trooper. So much love for her, and so much love for these 2 as a couple♥ Can't wait to see the rest!

[@jennaye8142]

Zach* ugh I always forget which spelling his name is haha

[@Kate-ex7gi]

There were like four times I thought "well, he's got to have gotten through the worst of it now, hasn't he?" and then I looked down at tha bar and saw there was at least ten minutes of video left... 😟 Glad you're doing better now, Zach!

[@outoftheloop]

Constant “But wait… there’s more”

[@hanad1548]

i can't believe that piece of glass came for the hottest ankles on the internet (but genuinely glad you're okay)

[@leovenyua]

this is the best comment on here haha

[@samanthathorne3264]

I had sepsis from a staph infection at 2 weeks old, spent a month and a half in hospital and I still have complications 25 years later. Thanks post sepsis syndrome. And I'm one of the lucky ones, some of us lose limbs and some of us don't survive. As a sepsis survivor, the visceral fear I felt for you was so real. When you mentioned fever, chills and your heart rate my stomach dropped. All I could think was "oh shit please no" as I waited impatiently for this end of the video where I could finally exhale. Honestly, the best part of my survivorship is hearing how other people have managed to dodge that bullet. I'm so glad you've managed to heal in time and make it to your wedding. All the best to you and Maggie in the future!

[@thegreatergrief]

I’ve heard many things as a nurse, but the description of a Penrose drain as a “forbidden boba straw” is not one of them

[@Willow76ny]

The wedding vows do include “for better or worse, in sickness and in health” and she lived up to it, and then some. She’s a keeper. ❤ feel better soon!

[@Mscindyleigh15]

Zach so sorry about the hospital experience. I work as a chaplain in a hospital in Seattle and we too are over full and understaffed. We are closing wings of the hospital because we don’t have enough nurses to care for patients. While life was hard during the pandemic, this current state of medical care is more difficult for the hospital staff than ever. Thank you for telling people about this problem. But most importantly, congratulations on you wedding and may you have a long and wonderful marriage! And please continue to love and support Maggie as she faces life as a healthcare worker.

[@m.da5]

Please wear a mask and encourage your coworkers to wear them as well if they haven't been! Mask mandates ended in Washington on Monday and I've seen so many people happily taking them off. Masks keep us all safe. Stay well and thank you for all that you do!

[@alien_from_andromeda]

@@m.da5 thank you!! the mask mandate being lifted for hospitals is not helping this situation at all

[@m.da5]

@@alien_from_andromeda thank you so much for your reply 🫶🏼 yes... Things are terrible right now... I hope if those of us who recognize the truth make enough noise, we can slowly turn things around. Sending love.

[@kaylatope9394]

this makes me appreciate the wedding footage and photos from the socials during the time, so much more, you guys had to go through so much as a couple right up until the day! mad props to the both of you, no wonder it was an extra amazing time for you guys

[@mollyrobinson8329]

as someone with a chronic condition.... the state of hospitals and how awful it is is so painfully relatable. so glad you're doing better now, zach!

[@MP-Vancity]

Bruh I died at the 16:42 “ So there’s this computer , it has a name “ NEDRED 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ambh9116]

I'm so glad Zach is doing better and he and Maggie are happy and healthy. But that damn computer "NEDRED"...what a kick in the teeth from the universe.

[@mkwoodstock]

LITERALLY 😭

[@carolacarassa3095]

I was looking for the "F NEDRED" comment. 🤣

[@yesterdaydream]

* disembodied squidward laugh *

[@kadiegreen1182]

Zach- as someone who works in a hospital thank you for calling this experience out. It’s so exhausting working in that environment and trying to provide the best patient care you can, while knowing you can’t always do enough. This is why the try guys are the best! Glad it all worked out in the end 💚

[@charleemcneil3531]

These are hands down some of my favorite Try Guys videos . . . Zach has this amazing charisma that makes his storyline just so entertaining while also so hearfelt. They're so entertaining and enjoyable

[@L0bsterT4il]

I am so happy that Zach and Maggie are sharing their happiest day with us ❤️❤️ I just wish it didn't start with Zach in pain 😭

[@katrinaalyssa7462]

Right?! I was waiting for this😍 And same😅

[@khalilahd.]

Read the room 😭

[@felixhenson9926]

As someone with chronic pain too, Zach is always in pain.

[@patricia_seraphine]

Yeah, good job to Maggie for taking care of Zach for months in the hospital, and time to recover the wedding. And also a great job to Zach for being a good patient and trying to keep healthy in time for the wedding.

[@okzajac]

My husband also was hospitalized 3 weeks before our wedding, roughly a year ago! Turns out he's got a weird autoimmune blood disorder and we had to last minute ask everyone their vax status and uninvite a few people so they wouldn't accidentally unalive him while he was on MAJOR immunosuppressive meds. He had to wear a mask as soon as pictures were done. Kudos to Maggie for being a rock star, and congrats on the wedding!!!

[@bemorekind]

Oh wow!! i’m glad you guys found out beforehand so you could make sure he was safe! That’s a crazy wedding story though!!🤣

[@okzajac]

@@bemorekind it was a lot, and it's a constant worry and lots of bloodwork appointments :) he's a professional pin cushion lol

[@stellarae8257]

I don’t know the specifics and y’all didn’t do anything wrong!! I was just gonna say though for future reference that someone who is autoimmune will not be protected almost at all by wearing a mask. They’re only protected if everyone around them is wearing a mask. That’s why it’s important everyone wear masks, it only works if everyone’s doing it. Anyways, I’m sure you already know this but as a chronically ill person I just thought I’d make sure so you can always keep him safe! 😊💛

[@alixila]

@@stellarae8257 Medical grade N95 masks do protect the wearer though.

[@stellarae8257]

@@alixila yes you’re correct. Most people tend to just wear surgical/cloth masks though which is why I said that. But yes n95s are the best! If you can get them and afford them they’re a great investment!

[@moonchild6216]

16:44 MACHINE NAME IM CRYINGGGG 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@iamyoonis]

As a healthcare professional, this video gave me so much anxiety and laughter at the same time. I did have to take a break every time another chapter unfolded... very glad you're better now & I will forever refer to the Penrose drain as the "forbidden boba straw" now

[@mayra2511]

I love that even while in the hospital Zach was throwing shade 😂

[@shaycrowley3262]

To be fair, the universe threw shade first 😂

[@laylayraskin]

Was looking for this comment. 😂😂😂

[@SuperLinz21]

I love Zach’s storytelling, openness & true appreciation/admiration of Maggie. I love Maggie & her cute quirkiness, her heart of gold & her devotion/caring for Zach. I love their love.

[@silent1derer]

I'm sorry for your experience, but I'm glad you're better! On another note, thank you for sharing your story. Thank you for sharing the harsh realities of Healthcare. And as a fellow RN (hey, Maggie... what's up?) thank you for sharing the difficulties we are still facing in nursing with staffing and patient placement. It is a challenge that is slowly getting better. Congratulations on the wedding!

[@lonesapphire]

So glad you're okay and you got to have your wedding! And thank you for being a voice for the immunocompromised. I was sick for about a month before my wedding (nothing too serious but I'm immunocompromised so we never know). My doctor finally got serious with my meds when I burst out crying and said "but I'm getting married this weekend!". I made it through too and that was 13 years ago. Bless his heart he still takes care of me everytime I go down. ❤️