The couple , who earn just $ 1 a day as casual laborers , wanted her to have the operation but were unable to pay for the rare procedure , which had never before been performed in India . Girl born with eight limbs ; first public appearance since surgery . Doctors say that one , two , ` ` coping very well , '' making good progress . Girl released from intensive care Tuesday ; appears at press conference . Operation lasted 27 hours and involved 30 surgeons working eight - hour shifts .
Girl born with eight limbs ; first public appearance since surgery . Doctors say that one , two , ` ` coping very well , '' making good progress . Girl released from intensive care Tuesday ; appears at press conference . Operation lasted 27 hours and involved 30 surgeons working eight - hour shifts .