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If there are no long-term effects, I wouldn't sue -
Further more, if there aren't any long-term effects, you would be hardpressed to have a successful case, because of the situation. Because of the fact you didn't tell the doctor a specific amount, he can't be held liable. You told me less, and he gave you less. Your attorney would have to argue that the doctor didn't practice "due diligence" by giving you a lesser amount of anestesia, and that just gets nasty.
The defendant would simply argue that there isn't a simple way to tell what is the 100% correct amount to give someone who is a certain weight that is very "sensitive to drugs." Considering there isn't even a defined amount in place today (anestesiologists usually use guidelines and make a guestimate at how much you need, and increase it until you pass out) for what is required, the case would go nowhere. It's just not a good idea. Morally, ethically, legally.
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Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.
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