How Are They Now? Formerly Conjoined Twins Thriving After Surgery

A little more than a year after their groundbreaking separation surgery at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), formerly conjoined twins Ballenie and Bellanie Camacho are happy, healthy, and exceeding expectations as they meet growth milestones that seemed unattainable at birth.
Ballenie and Bellanie were connected at the sacrum, a triangular bone at the base of the spine. They had gastrointestinal, urinary, neurologic and orthopedic connections as well as a shared branch of the hypogastric artery, which is the main supplier of blood to the pelvic region, hips, thighs and reproductive organs.
The landmark surgery, the first separation of conjoined twins ever performed at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and one of the few such procedures ever completed in New York State, started the morning of January 17, 2017 and was completed 21 hours later on January 18. More than 50 medical professionals collaborated during the marathon procedure. See how the twins are doing now.

[@peacenow42]

They are SO lovely.

[@mrsTraveller64]

Beautiful little girls😍

[@nanskinner5000]

That is nothing short of a miracle from God through the hands of the many people who made them 2 girls

[@christianreyes9113]

All praise, glory, and thanks be to Almighty God for all the miracles and blessings of surgery, loving parents and doctors. Miracles are not only documented in the Holy Bible but can be seen in our everyday life. Just keep your faith high always. We love you.

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On leur souhaite une bonne santé