Here's an item that aroused out attention. And our sympathy.

It all began when 62-year-old Enrique Milla, a married man of 25 years, went to a doctor to discuss his sexual dysfunction.

After consulting with a urologist, Milla decided to have a penile implant, cbs4.com reports.

His attorney Spence Aronfeld told CBS4 news partners Newsradio610 WIOD that the decision was a huge mistake.

"The problem is that Mr. Milla has uncontrolled diabetes and it is absolutely, 100 percent, contraindicated – which means it should not be done on anyone with uncontrolled diabetes because diabetics have a rate of infection (higher than) people who don't have diabetes," said Aronfeld.

Milla went ahead with the surgery and developed a very serious infection, which caused his penis to become gangrenous. It was then removed.

"The man will live the rest of his life without his penis," Aronfeld said.

Aronfeld said because of the doctor's negligence, Milla's life has been irreparably changed.

"When he has to urinate, he has to sit down and urinate like a woman. He can't go to the beach. He can't make love to his wife. He has not worked since the procedure. He's basically living his life in complete seclusion," Aronfeld said.

Milla is suing for pain, suffering and unspecified damages. His wife is also suing for separate damages.

Just writing this made us feel so bad for the couple. What we need now is a stiff drink.