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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  • @ryanschulten8841
    @ryanschulten88412 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @DanielleFerreira-kt7ix

    @DanielleFerreira-kt7ix

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad I can, maybe, ask you a question I was curious about. Why do they have tubes in their noses and how long will they need it? Thanks in advance!

  • @caroler4297

    @caroler4297

    2 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately due to HIPPA someone who has worked with a patient should not answer questions concerning a patient. If a question is worded differently without reference to a individual then answering it easier

  • @sarah2.017

    @sarah2.017

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DanielleFerreira-kt7ix They are probably still having swallowing issues and have difficulty getting enough nourishment the regular way, so they are tube-fed as a supplement.

  • @courtneyturner4029

    @courtneyturner4029

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your Blessed that you got take care of them

  • @maxcovfefe

    @maxcovfefe

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I don't know these parents, and I'm not even in PA, but this all happened during the covid pandemic on top of all the rest of the stress... You people are HEROES! This is wonderful news!! I know how dedicated this team had to have been because I'm a regular at our local cancer center where the medical staff is absolutely 100% pure AWESOME! It's a privilege to be in such capable and competent hands like yours. I wish more people had access to this kind of quality care.

  • @maryloupadron5395
    @maryloupadron53952 жыл бұрын

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

  • @2TMarie
    @2TMarie2 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @brennathecatlover4360

    @brennathecatlover4360

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do they each have their own pair of legs? Cuz I only saw 2 when they were together so one leg for each twin

  • @penelopepitstop762

    @penelopepitstop762

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@brennathecatlover4360 I’m pretty sure I saw a glimpse of 4 legs, but even if not, it’s not the end of the world to only have one. There could have been much worse ways to be joined, definitely a great turn out for this family. I’m sure it was very scary for them.

  • @VintageRose75

    @VintageRose75

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wonder how they were able to separate the diaphragm?

  • @tobadoba18

    @tobadoba18

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@VintageRose75 I am pretty sure that is why they have trachs until that diaphragm heals and most likely physical therapy with a breathing specialist is coming, is my guess. Amazing what can be done nowadays.

  • @Airamimosa

    @Airamimosa

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@brennathecatlover4360 At 1:58 you'll see the 4 legs.

  • @H8ALLwokes
    @H8ALLwokes2 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @robertdennison2748
    @robertdennison27482 жыл бұрын

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

  • @katieshaw1127
    @katieshaw11272 жыл бұрын

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

  • @deannawiederhold333

    @deannawiederhold333

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are many Parents who are just as wonderful as this couple. Look it up yourself. This is Not the first Family to have Conjoined Twins.

  • @fullarmorbeauty7535
    @fullarmorbeauty75352 жыл бұрын

    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 💕

  • @susansollee1839
    @susansollee18392 ай бұрын

    I’m glad she apologized. You both kept her from having a stroke.

  • @mrsTraveller64
    @mrsTraveller642 жыл бұрын

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

  • @quidsey
    @quidsey2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @bowtoyoursensei554
    @bowtoyoursensei5542 жыл бұрын

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

  • @virginiaboone8163
    @virginiaboone81632 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful parents, beautiful children.

  • @maryzambrana7141
    @maryzambrana71412 жыл бұрын

    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. 👭

  • @marcym2259
    @marcym22592 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheresaCunninghamAbstractArt
    @TheresaCunninghamAbstractArt2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shaindystern1038
    @shaindystern10382 жыл бұрын

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

  • @titania145
    @titania1452 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful work by the medical team 🙏🏼 blessings for a full recovery for these two precious baby girls 🙏🏻🕊️🙏🏼💞

  • @marcellakramer5871
    @marcellakramer58712 жыл бұрын

    Trust God! Such a miracle!

  • @sharonmchugh7730
    @sharonmchugh77302 жыл бұрын

    Bless them & the whole team of specialists

  • @tomaszwyszkowski2253
    @tomaszwyszkowski22532 жыл бұрын

    This story make me cry every time, there is just something so special about these girs and their mom...

  • @sherryhunt3995
    @sherryhunt39952 жыл бұрын

    You guys are so strong. I pray they just thrive in every way. Stay strong !

  • @lubrown763
    @lubrown7632 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing story it made me cry ❤️ beautiful family

  • @maggiehadfield1145
    @maggiehadfield11452 жыл бұрын

    Such a sweet story. God Bless their family and for those twins speedy recovery.

  • @deannawiederhold333
    @deannawiederhold3332 жыл бұрын

    Give Credit to Ben Carson. HE was the first pioneer who Separated Conjoined Twins.

  • @Coco2020.
    @Coco2020.2 жыл бұрын

    She said we gave it to god👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️he deserve all the glory

  • @adrianacosta6908
    @adrianacosta69082 жыл бұрын

    The smile and that relief on the parents face it's amazing to see ! 👏🙌❤️🤗

  • @toniahamrick9250
    @toniahamrick92502 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I’m so glad they were able to separate them successfully! Beautiful story and praise God for this wonderful family, God bless you on many wonderful years to come!🥰♥️😘♥️

  • @FreeSpirit47
    @FreeSpirit472 жыл бұрын

    This mother had such courage to go forward with her pregnancy knowing they were conjoined. Medical advances made it possible.

  • @SOULRELIEF22

    @SOULRELIEF22

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's even MORE courageous to have them for GOD before scans were available! Many didn't live, but those individual souls live with the LORD, and will receive GLORIFIED bodies when HE returns! HALLELUJAH! 🙏🙌

  • @Mazadepizza

    @Mazadepizza

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SOULRELIEF22 what the f

  • @kathrynwitte3398

    @kathrynwitte3398

    2 жыл бұрын

    Separation of conjoined twins has been performed for 60 years at CHOP; it’s not new.

  • @kathrynwitte3398

    @kathrynwitte3398

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SOULRELIEF22 god could have not made them that way to begin with (because he’s all powerful, right?) but he thought it would be interesting to put entire families through these wrenching months, so there’s that.

  • @SOULRELIEF22

    @SOULRELIEF22

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kathrynwitte3398 The souls GOD makes are perfect. However, sin came in, and mankind's new master, (the devil) has now BECAUSE of sin, been able to wreak havoc on the bodies and souls GOD has made. If we get saved, the souls will receive GLORIFIED bodies for our life with JESUS in ETERNITY. If we don't, you haven't seen the horrible creatures who will end up in the lake of fire with their preferred master. Don't take the word of someone you don't know on the internet. Go to a Pastor you trust. Read the King James Authorized Version of the Bible for yourself. Sin entered the world through Adam and Eve's disobedience. With sin comes perversion of body, soul, mind and spirit. ONLY JESUS' BLOOD can set humankind free from sin. St John 3:16! Unclean spirits dwelling inside people are WAY MORE repulsive than what we can see with our natural eyes. And HOWEVER a person is at the point of death, THAT will be their ETERNAL state. "And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire." Revelation 20:15! REPENT and RECEIVE JESUS as your LORD and SAVIOR to have your name secured in His Book of Life! "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned." Matthew 12:36-37! GLAD to be of service. Hope I have answered some of your concerns. Will know to what extent when/if we meet in the KINGDOM of GOD! JESUS is RETURNING SOON! ALLELUIA! 🙏🙌

  • @lucysmithers357
    @lucysmithers3572 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful story.. your girls are beautiful babies

  • @priscillarobinson7740
    @priscillarobinson77402 жыл бұрын

    Addy & Lily have such beautiful eyes ❤️. God has truly blessed this family.

  • @beverlythacker4426
    @beverlythacker44262 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @SOULRELIEF22
    @SOULRELIEF222 жыл бұрын

    We have twins named Faith and Hope too! Their pics were together so MUCH till one lady at my job asked about them. But they were apart. And NOW they have 6 children apiece! Faith had 6 for a while, but now Hope caught up! I performed Hope's wedding in 2006! GLORY!

  • @fflubadubb
    @fflubadubb2 жыл бұрын

    Grateful and Joyful news. They are absolutely precious babies. Blessings and thanks to all involved especially CHOP ❤❤

  • @shannonmcdonald6896
    @shannonmcdonald68962 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @terrypoplin5940
    @terrypoplin59402 жыл бұрын

    God's hands are a miracle..and when he works his miracles thru surgery..wow..Glory to God and bless your babies😇🙏♥️

  • @cosmicoddity5

    @cosmicoddity5

    2 жыл бұрын

    No.. it's called science nothing to do with "God"

  • @Lauraphoid

    @Lauraphoid

    2 жыл бұрын

    So he made them conjoined, so he could preform ‘miraculous’ surgery to seperate them? That makes no sense...

  • @rosehemenway5238
    @rosehemenway52382 жыл бұрын

    So happy, hope we get to follow their path to recovery. God bless this beautiful family and all the care givers.

  • @tspum
    @tspum2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad to see the two girls growing up normally. Congratulations.

  • @luvtoyscollector3373
    @luvtoyscollector33732 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing, so glad the girls are doing well & thriving 🥰

  • @bermuda975
    @bermuda9752 жыл бұрын

    finally real news .. tired of politics and celebrities sleeping with each other ... this is a news that makes us so proud and be happy

  • @bcc7777
    @bcc77772 жыл бұрын

    What beautiful little babies! Thanks for the tear jerker! ❤️ So happy for you all.

  • @danielleharrison5765
    @danielleharrison57652 жыл бұрын

    Well I'm very happy that you had two beautiful girls and I'm glad they survive from there situation

  • @ivdddoxiemama7275
    @ivdddoxiemama72752 жыл бұрын

    Aww I was in tears! Go Lily and Adie!!

  • @marianevick4992
    @marianevick49922 жыл бұрын

    God bless the twins God Bless mother and father

  • @patriciaswager1631
    @patriciaswager16312 жыл бұрын

    So precious! So special!

  • @Blue2crows
    @Blue2crows2 жыл бұрын

    You gave it to God!!!

  • @lifejourney48
    @lifejourney482 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful story ❤

  • @CEK51
    @CEK512 жыл бұрын

    This couple is amazing! The best to this family!

  • @j.c.4120
    @j.c.41202 жыл бұрын

    God bless the girls, the family and the team. What an awesome miracle !

  • @wfm5121954
    @wfm51219542 жыл бұрын

    Such a heartwarming story. My apologizes to the family. These media folk love to insert me into their work and other people’s lives. I don’t agree with their “tiny” gestures and the idea of a “tiny” moment when it cost you so much to bring your two girls through pregnancy and then an operation to separate them. I assure you that God was with you every step of the way, And I know that it could not have been easy. God bless you both. And may you have the best lives ever with your two beautiful little girls.

  • @Donna-cc1kt
    @Donna-cc1kt2 жыл бұрын

    A real miracle. So happy for the family! Bless their home!

  • @sassyvtmom2009
    @sassyvtmom20092 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful story. God bless there family

  • @metropcs7560
    @metropcs75602 жыл бұрын

    Praise the Lord!!! Thank God for the Drs.!!! Blessings to all involved.

  • @ngozichukwudi8737

    @ngozichukwudi8737

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh we blessed the most high God for the miracle and His mercy ,wish them to continue to thrive in Jesus name amen.

  • @starlapercle9575
    @starlapercle95752 жыл бұрын

    Oh my Goosh what a happy story. God Bless You All.

  • @e.p.a3796
    @e.p.a37962 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations for your baby’s separation dat shear es a miracle.it’s cot my attention because we have the same family last name Altobelli good luck

  • @davidhickmon2182
    @davidhickmon21822 жыл бұрын

    Way to go Family. God Bless All Of You.

  • @Tiny86
    @Tiny862 жыл бұрын

    Yesss ! Loved this beautiful story! What a wonder family💗💗

  • @patriciakelly69
    @patriciakelly692 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful family. Thank you soo much to the surgical team. Xx

  • @elladoz1966
    @elladoz19662 жыл бұрын

    Happy to see all went well . Bless your angels 🙏❤️.

  • @vickilee57
    @vickilee57 Жыл бұрын

    Such a blessing the surgery was relatively simple compared to other cases. So glad for this family.

  • @anitsbritton8112
    @anitsbritton81122 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome a Blessing for sure

  • @bobbettewilliamson2850
    @bobbettewilliamson28502 жыл бұрын

    Omg, what a MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE HE IS WORTHY TO BE 👏 🙌 MANY PEOPLE DOUBT HIM BUT I CANT DO WITHOUT HIM.

  • @judyhoffman1359
    @judyhoffman13592 жыл бұрын

    Bless you! Blessings to your family! So 😊 for you and your family!

  • @victoriay5678
    @victoriay5678 Жыл бұрын

    The mum and dad were so beautiful.

  • @sarahanngreenwell
    @sarahanngreenwell2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful little girls!!

  • @honeybunch5765
    @honeybunch57652 жыл бұрын

    Happy ending, love it.

  • @nawangawamalwa6044
    @nawangawamalwa60442 жыл бұрын

    God is good all the time

  • @bettywilson2893
    @bettywilson28932 жыл бұрын

    How wonderful 👏

  • @robertdennison2748
    @robertdennison27482 жыл бұрын

    What a great and blessed story

  • @jototikk22
    @jototikk222 жыл бұрын

    😭🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌺 Praying for more good days for them 🙏🏻🌺

  • @serenademenezes
    @serenademenezes2 жыл бұрын

    What a wondeful family ❤️ God bless them

  • @hippygypsy777
    @hippygypsy7772 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations, so happy for your family.

  • @jwilcox4726
    @jwilcox47262 жыл бұрын

    Incredible Team all of you; Woo hoo !! Hope + Faith = Love. They might miss the crowd of family they were used to being around, all the lights and people smiling at them saying Hi all day everyday. Sidetrack and extra time and hugs worked for me. Peace.

  • @marianevick4992
    @marianevick49922 жыл бұрын

    What a happy family

  • @Totalchaos0228
    @Totalchaos02282 жыл бұрын

    Anazing!! They are lucky to have been able to do the surgery to separate them.. Lupita and Carmen are my favorite conjoined beauties!! I believe they have a KZread channel and check in with life updates occasionally.

  • @amrutha.pkumaramrutha7650
    @amrutha.pkumaramrutha76502 жыл бұрын

    Love this family

  • @jenniegirl012003
    @jenniegirl0120032 жыл бұрын

    God bless this family!!

  • @queen_of_domination
    @queen_of_domination2 жыл бұрын

    Children’s Hospital in Philly is a good hospital. I hope those girls have a happy and long life.

  • @sharondamongeot1439
    @sharondamongeot14392 жыл бұрын

    God bless these little angels! They are beautiful !!

  • @irenelloyd5509
    @irenelloyd55092 жыл бұрын

    Such a truly amazing outcome, so lovely.

  • @annamarielewis7078
    @annamarielewis70782 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful, happy family.💜💜💜

  • @bibirojan4117
    @bibirojan41172 жыл бұрын

    This so amazing these survived the surgeries very strong parents 👏 ❤ 💙 💪 🙌 ♥ 👏 ❤ 💙 💪 🙌 ♥ 👏 ❤ 💙 💪 🙌 ♥ 👏 lovely babies 😢 😞,

  • @Onelightoftheworld
    @Onelightoftheworld2 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful family!

  • @carolcohen2377
    @carolcohen23772 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful news! Congratulations!

  • @lindawalker5144
    @lindawalker51442 жыл бұрын

    Praise God for covering these beautiful twin girls, may you continue to thrive and all will be well in the name of JESUS!

  • @kashmirabhattarai148
    @kashmirabhattarai1482 жыл бұрын

    Doctors are angels 😇 they do wonders there so unique i admire them so much god bless the whole doctors and nurses who look after the little angels what two beautiful parents so much love for there daughter's 👶👶😇😇💜💜🌹🌹🏥

  • @vegginny548
    @vegginny5482 жыл бұрын

    i’m not crying, you’re crying

  • @deecee901
    @deecee9012 жыл бұрын

    Adorable little girls.

  • @helendonohoe1575
    @helendonohoe15752 жыл бұрын

    Such a gift

  • @beverlythomas6812
    @beverlythomas68122 жыл бұрын

    God bless you doctors

  • @gretchengardner3538
    @gretchengardner35382 жыл бұрын

    May they live long happy lives. 💓

  • @jacinthmorson1521
    @jacinthmorson15212 жыл бұрын

    God bless and keep them healthy and safe.

  • @dorianstephens541
    @dorianstephens5412 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful story

  • @keithlewis4250
    @keithlewis42502 жыл бұрын

    And there is much rejoicing.

  • @jenniferwells9032
    @jenniferwells90322 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic❤️ I’m so happy for you both 🙏❤️💜❤️

  • @martianwalker31
    @martianwalker312 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful parents there

  • @ad8397
    @ad83972 жыл бұрын

    Precious family ♥️

  • @hippygypsy777
    @hippygypsy7772 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the update 🥰🥰

  • @HannahBlowers-np8xz
    @HannahBlowers-np8xz7 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful family. So happy for them. X

  • @francinebarr1204
    @francinebarr12042 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Family, 🌼🌼🌼🌼

  • @Born20002
    @Born200022 жыл бұрын

    God bless them! This beautiful 😍