Anna and Barbara Rozycki were in 1970 the first conjoined twins in the UK to be separated.
By Richard Williams & Caroline GallThe first conjoined twins to be separated in the UK say they are forever grateful to the NHS as the organisation turns 75.
"They said 'aww, you're having twins' and she thought 'oh god I've got two weeks to get used to this idea'.""And obviously that's when they realised there was going to be complication and Barbara came out on top, with me stuck underneath," she added.The twins were joined from the chest to the abdomen, sharing a liver, and their mother was "very poorly" after the birth."She was heavily sedated.
"Dr [Keith] Roberts isn't here any more and his name doesn't get mentioned a lot, but for that man, we owe a hell of a lot," added Barbara."The Queen visited Walsgrave Hospital not long after we were born and heard the story... She also sent a telegram to mum and dad as well, congratulating us, well, mum and dad, on the birth of us," Anna said.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Prince William and Kate meet NHS's first ever babyThe Prince and Princess of Wales hear from the first person born after the NHS was founded, in 1948.
Read more »
Junior doctor strike to cause 'major disruption' - Humza YousafFirst Minister Humza Yousaf has warned surgeries will be cancelled as NHS staff take industrial action.
Read more »
Million pound appeal for 20-month-old Hallie who has leukaemiaHallie, from Coventry, needs treatment which her family say cannot be provided by the NHS.
Read more »
Meghan Markle steps out in summer shorts in Santa Barbara with Prince HarryThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex looked casual as they headed out in Santa Barbara on Friday amid the news that their Spotify deal was axed.
Read more »
NHS at 75: 'Lives being lost by not tackling health issues'The head of the NHS Confederation says the lack of NI ministers taking decisions is 'unfortunate'.
Read more »
Duchess Meghan Shows Her Rare Summer Style in a Button-Down and ShortsShe and Prince Harry were spotted holding hands Santa Barbara
Read more »