Two Bhutanese conjoined twins who traveled to Australia to be separated have returned home this week, completing a nearly 12,000-mile round trip to receive the life-saving surgery
Nima and Dawa Pelden, along with their mother, Bhumchu, arrived in Bhutan on Thursday, according to the Children First Foundation , a charity which funded their medical treatment. "To all the Australians near and far who sent me their love and support, you all gave me hope and put smile on my face while going through some terrible times," Bhumchu said in a statement shared by CFF."I just want to say, you guys are awesome.
— The Today Show March 7, 2019 Still closeFollowing the operation, the twins remained in Australia for recovery and observation. Nurses told reporters they wanted to be close to each other, despite no longer being physically attached. "We try and have them a little bit apart," nurse Kellie Smith told CNN affiliate Channel 7."But they manage to sort of bum shuffle back together and have their legs intertwined always.
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