Formerly Conjoined Twins Thrive Following Separation Surgery

Addy and Lily Altobelli were conjoined at birth, sharing a liver, diaphragm, chest and abdominal wall. At ten months old, doctors performed a ten-hour surgery to separate the sisters. Today, the babies are thriving and the entire Altobelli family joins TODAY to share their inspiring story. “We gave it to God, and we’ve done that throughout this whole journey,” mom Maggie Altobelli says.

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[ryanschulten]

As a respiratory therapist at CHOP, I was involved in direct care with Lily and Addy in the NICU and PICU. They were happy babies, and Im glad they are doing well!

[Marypad]

What a beautiful story! Blessings to all those surgeons, nurses, and hospital personnel who made this happen!

[TMarie]

Surgeons have been successful with more complicated separations. Luckily, these girls only shared a liver (which can be separated, and regrow) and a diaphragm. BRAVO, to all those medical geniuses, and staff members!!

[HwokePropaganda]

Darnit, once I saw daddy sobbing once he 1st saw them separated, GOT ME & I teared up too! So glad they're ok & are going to have a normal existence!

[katieshaw]

These are such amazing parents! Wish we had more parents like this!

[mrsTraveller]

I'm so happy for them! Medical care is so developed these days, it's wonderful how much they can do😍

[bowtoyoursensei]

Beautiful family. So happy for them! Many thanks to everyone who helped them through this journey!

[fullarmorbeauty]

When I was little I thought all twins were born conjoined I thought that's just how they all came 😩 happy these girls and their parents are doing well now 💕

[marcym]

Indeed! Give it to God!!! What a beautiful family. God Bless you all!

[robertdennison]

I love that Mom never panicked or waivered. I love it

[quidsey]

I became pregnant with twins 30 years ago. I never once even thought they could be conjoined until after their birth. (they weren't conjoined). My babies were born 12 weeks early and we had a long NICU stay with just that. I can't even imagine going through what these parents did and how brave and strong they were. I was a bumbling mess daily.

[shaindystern]

Very touching story I'm glad the surgery went well they are so cute

[virginiaboone]

Beautiful parents, beautiful children.

[sharonmchugh]

Bless them & the whole team of specialists

[beverlythacker]

1st congratulations on your daughter's. I have trusted that hospital for both of my children! Amazing story thank you for sharing your journey with your daughters.

[lubrown]

What an amazing story it made me cry ❤️ beautiful family

[maryzambrana]

10 hours of surgery for a lifetime of happily walking side by side. Bravo to their parents, surgeons and all who care for the these little gals.
Twins, no matter if they are conjoined or not, will always be joined in their hearts.
Congrats to the Altobelli Family from a Grammie of 19yr old twin girls. 👭

[lucysmithers]

Wonderful story.. your girls are beautiful babies

[shannonmcdonald]

Wow! Such an amazing story! Those are two very strong parents and children. I pray that these girls live a long and healthy life and that they would continue to honor The Lord through their lives! Amen! Much love!

[ArtistTheresaCunningham]

Such a beautiful story. They are precious. Prayers for them to continue to thrive.