Panic! Double Booked Appointment

Although I may have many medical conditions and medical needs, I do not like going to the doctor. The thought of spending time in a waiting room and in an examination room makes me want to cry. I do not necessarily hate the medical clinics. Rather, I do not like wasting my time waiting for the doctor. I thoroughly enjoy telemedicine appointments. However, as we are celebrating six years since the world shut down, most medical offices have stopped doing telemedicine appointment due to the cost associated with the telemedicine platforms.

With that all said, when I have to have a medical appointment, I try to schedule two appointments together. This way, I only waste one day of my life. 

A few weeks ago, I called to schedule an appointment with one of my doctors. The only morning appointment available was at 9:45 a.m. I really wanted a 10 a.m. appointment, but I assured myself getting up 15 minutes earlier to go to an appointment was no big deal. I took the 9:45 a.m. appointment. When I called the next doctor's office, the only available appointment in the afternoon was at 1:15 p.m. I thought, "Oh perfect. I can see both doctors on the same day." I scheduled the appointment.

Yesterday, I received both an email and phone for the 1:15 p.m. appointment. I confirmed the appointment. Late this afternoon, I received a phone for the 9:45 a.m. appointment. The receptionist said, "Hello. You have an appointment at 1 p.m. to see Dr. Smith."

I corrected the woman. "I believe you are mistaken. I have a 9:45 a.m. appointment."

The receptionist retorted, "No. Someone else is scheduled at 9:45. You have a one o'clock appointment."

I told the receptionist that was not going to work. I have another appointment at 1:15. I begged if there were any other appointments available. She decided she could squeeze me in at 10 a.m. I happily agreed to the new appointment time.

I profusely thanked the woman for the appointment time, and I hung up the phone. I slightly chuckled. I originally wanted a 10 a.m. appointment, but the only thing available was 9:45. But, alas, it seems God worked it all out. I have a 10 a.m. appointment. Hooray!