I had colon SRS last April with Dr. Lago. He punctured my colon. I went back to see him 10 days post op complaining of stomach pain. I was admitted to the hospital for 2 days before he sent me home with a “pelvic infection” diagnosis. I continued to complain of pain when I get home. Dr. Lago told me I could come back to see him but he in no way seemed rushed to see me (which didn’t cause me to worry). He also prescribed me a stronger pain killer. 2 days later I was rushed to another hospital by ambulance (since ambulances will not bring you to private hospitals in Spain, despite Dr. Lago telling me I could call one). I had an emergency laparotomy performed and was charged. Dr. Lago told me he wouldn’t have opened me up and thought the procedure was unnecessary. He said he would have gone in laparoscopically, yet the surgeons at the other hospital said I would have likely died had he gone in that way since my abdomen was far too distended. I then had a second laparotomy performed upon my return home. I was also diagnosed with clinical depression due to the stress from the prior events.

After reading this brief summary of my SRS experience, I would like to know if you think I should sue and if I have a chance at winning. I’ve been in contact with a lawyer but they can’t confirm anything until I send them money so they can hire someone to examine the medical files. I would be suing for medical negligence. I’m aware a perforated colon is a risk of the surgery but it’s the fact that the doctor misdiagnosed me which caused everything else to happen. I’d also like to note that since the events, the doctor has not reached out to me once.