Millions witnessed the remarkable 27-hour surgery in 2016 that separated Jadon and Anias McDonald, craniopagus twins joined at the head.

The twins were just 13 months old at the time. So, how are they faring today?

Born in September 2015, Jadon and Anias’s story can only be described as miraculous.

Conjoined twins Jadon and Anias were born in September 2015. There is no other way to explain what happened to them but as a miracle.

Their survival was against the odds; nearly 40% of such infants are stillborn, and one-third of those who survive die within 24 hours.

Their survival for 13 months alone was extraordinary, but the American medical team achieved an even greater miracle with their separation.

The complex surgery lasted 27 hours.

Surgeons faced unexpected challenges during the procedure as the shared area of the twins’ brains was larger than anticipated from computer simulations.

Their speech development remained intact, but pediatric neurosurgeon James Goodrich noted that walking and other motor skills might be difficult for them.

Their father, Christian McDonald, believes they made the right decision.

He stated that giving the children a chance at a normal life was the best possible choice. He is confident that their faith will help them overcome any challenges. Conjoined twins often show dominance over one another.

In the case of the McDonald brothers, Jadon was the “strong” twin, sustaining the other’s survival by shouldering the workload for two.

Despite initial concerns, the boys can breathe independently, engage with their surroundings, eat separately, emotionally respond to their family, and even play together.