I missed my dental appointment today. It was just a check up, and somehow I got it into my head that it was tomorrow. God knows why because I know my dentist only works on a Tuesday and a Thursday.
I feel so stupid. And really guilty.
I'm going to have to phone the surgery tomorrow and grovel.
I don't mind paying, I just don't want him to be annoyed with me. (Yes, I know how pathetic I am.)
I'm a nervous patient and he is very good with me. He has gone into semi-retirement and only sees a select few patients, so I am very pleased I'm still on his books.
ha i am like you 2sp - i had a hospital appointment i was late for today because i had forgotten. I was 25 minutes later and they turned me away (despite the fact they have previously kept me waiting for 2 hours over my appointment time)
Update - Went to the surgery today to apologise in person. They were lovely about it, refused to let me pay for the missed appointment and gave me a new one for a fortnight's time.
I'd never call my dentist a darling...I'm terrified of all dentists although I do go for my 6 monthly check-ups. The injection in the mouth is the worst bit.
And why do they always ask you questions when your mouth's full and you can't answer...
I feel so sorry for dentists. They are all on the breadline. One missed appointment and they don't eat!
This why, after being trained at the cost of the taxpayer they go private. It is the only way they can survive. You should be thoroughly ashamed of yourself!
A bit like solicitors actually.