Although she sought removal of the Norplant rods 15 months after insertion, doctors were unsuccessful in removing them, even after nearly one and one-half hours of surgery. Two months later two more surgeons finally removed the implants through two separate incisions.
Dr. Pol has rescued several Great Danes, rabbits, emus, and even a cow that he helped raise with his family. All three of Dr. Polâs children have worked at his veterinary clinic. Dr. Polâs children have raised lambs, chickens, pigs, rabbits, and cows for the 4-H Fair. Dr. Pol owns and proudly wears wooden clogs.
Today the retired seamstress lives in the city of Zapopan. She had five children, all of whom have already passed away. The last died in 2013 at the age of 90. Lumbreras also has 20 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren and 55 great-great-grandchildren. She enjoys eating foods such as chocolate, beans, tortillas and milk. Despite her age, and her tendency to sleep for three days at a time, she has surprisingly good health.