“They were born with three legs—and one dream: to live apart.” Zita and Gita’s separation surgery amazed doctors. What happened next is heartbreaking 💔👭 See what they look like today in the article 👇📸
Zita and Gita were born conjoined twins, joined at the pelvis. They shared a large portion of their internal organs — including intestines, reproductive organs, and three legs between the two of them.
Each had her own head, heart, and arms. From early childhood, they had to learn to live in complete physical and emotional union.
As little girls, they accepted their condition with childlike innocence. They would draw people with three legs, tie two dolls together, and even tear off an “extra” leg from one to make them look “just like us.”
But as they grew older, so did their understanding. What they wanted most was something many take for granted: to live as separate individuals. The dream of independence became their shared mission.
At age 11, doctors made a life-changing decision: to attempt one of the most complex surgeries of their careers — a full separation.
There had been similar cases before, but with devastating outcomes. Often, one or both twins didn’t survive.
Zita and Gita’s operation took 12 long hours. Surgeons worked delicately to separate their shared organs and remove the third leg. Miraculously, the procedure was a success.
After the surgery, the girls had to relearn how to walk — this time with prosthetics. They graduated from school, began studying foreign languages, and discovered passions for art and crafts.
But their bodies still needed ongoing medical care. Their unique anatomy continued to present challenges.
Then came heartbreak: not long after the surgery, Zita passed away from sepsis — a severe and sudden infection.
Gita was left to face the world alone. And yet, she carried on — living for both of them. Years later, Gita faced another trial: a cancer diagnosis. She underwent intestinal surgery and multiple rounds of treatment.
Now 33 years old, Gita continues to fight — with courage, with resilience, and with a deep love for the sister who will always be a part of her.
