Death and Health: Sorry for your loss

Sorry for your loss

By dpod121 - 04/03/2010 19:41 - United States

Today, I got a call from my optometrist. I ignored the call, because I already knew I had my appointment tomorrow. When I listened to my messages later, I found out it was from his secretary, saying all of his appointments have been canceled due to him passing away last night. FML

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You deserved it 9 284

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By ohboy - 06/03/2009 00:51 - United States

Today, I was supposed to see an apartment. Thirty minutes after I was to meet the owner, she still hadn't shown. I called her. When I got no response, I was annoyed and kept calling. Finally, she answered, said, "I'm in the hospital with my father. He just died. Please stop calling me," and hung up. FML

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You deserved it 21 502

By in pain and tardy - 11/03/2016 23:00 - United States - Easthampton

Today, I had a doctor's appointment. I arrived early so I could check in with the receptionists about this weird communication mixup that's caused me to miss my last two appointments. Despite what my appointment card said, I arrived to find the office closed. FML

I agree, your life sucks 19 913

You deserved it 1 329

It's all too much

By Anonymous - 09/01/2022 19:01 - United States - Steele

Today, I took a day off from work for a doctor's appointment. It ended up taking a lot longer than I expected, because while I was on my way, my mom called to inform me that my great aunt passed away this morning. As a result, I showed up extremely late and was berated. And the worst part? It's my birthday. FML

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You deserved it 172

By Anonymous - 29/08/2015 08:50 - United Kingdom - London

Today, my doctor died. Last week, after a check up I'd had because I was worried about a cough, he told me not to worry because I was as healthy as he was. FML

I agree, your life sucks 27 995

You deserved it 1 971

By Anonymous - 04/11/2010 06:41 - United States

Today, I called a guy who had requested a free marketing consultation for his funeral home through the internet a couple of days ago. When I got through, the receptionist seemed a little taken back by me wanting to talk to him. He had died and was buried yesterday. FML

I agree, your life sucks 24 514

You deserved it 2 640

By sick - 06/10/2010 03:20 - United States

Today, I got up and left for work despite being really sick, because I had a big meeting. Halfway to work, in deadlocked traffic, my boss texts me to let me know he's rescheduling the meeting to tomorrow because of personal conflicts. FML

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You deserved it 2 858

By GamerAM - 27/06/2019 22:23

Today, after over a week of trying to get a hold of my doctor for a much-needed medication refill, he finally called back. Too bad my phone got unplugged and died in the middle of the night. FML

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You deserved it 247

By ihateoldmagazines - 27/01/2011 21:31 - United States

Today, I went to the doctor's office for an appointment. After waiting for ages, I asked the receptionist what the delay was. Apparently, I had no standing appointment today. This is coming from the same receptionist who checked me in nearly two hours ago. FML

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You deserved it 2 873

Mix up

By Anonymous - 27/08/2024 16:00 - Australia

Today, I got a text from an unknown number that said, "Are you free tonight?" Thinking it was a friend messing around, I responded with, "Only if you're buying booze and dinner." The reply a few minutes later was, "This is Dr. Peters, your dentist. You missed your appointment today. You need to reschedule." FML

I agree, your life sucks 127

You deserved it 453

DOA

By Nasu Johi - 06/09/2018 00:00 - United States - New York

Today, as a CNA, I had to go through the belongings of a patient. His phone rang and I answered - it was his boss. As I explained, he cut me off and said to "drop the act" and "he better be there now or he's fired". He was pronounced dead-on-arrival. FML

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You deserved it 197

connorpwns93 0

Friday 5 March 2010 1:40

i had to read this a couple times to try and figure out what the FML is and I still don't know

ImaginaryFoe 0

Friday 5 March 2010 2:18

#30, the post isn't unclear. What is unclear is how this is an FML for the OP. What difference would answering the phone have made? Same outcome either way. Is OP seriously complaining because a doctor she sees once a year inconvenienced her? FHfamily'sL, not hers.

Comments

asdfghhz 0

Friday 5 March 2010 3:20

ydi for posting something stupid

Fminetoo 0

Friday 5 March 2010 3:30

Shit like this gets through, and yet, many great FMLs Ive seen when I mod the FMLs never make it. OP, I guess you didnt "see" it coming. lol. Sorry for the family though, they are the ones that are affected the most.

Ineffableturtle 0

Friday 5 March 2010 3:49

karma is a bitch

picturescrazy 24

Friday 5 March 2010 3:59

I don't really understand what this is a FML...

yeahmangg 0

Friday 5 March 2010 4:11

yeah **** your life cuz the guy died...your a ****** retard..I hope you go blind then wander into a street and get hit by a bus.

SamSJester 0

Friday 5 March 2010 4:14

Adding on to #52: If a secretary had to call 25-40 people (times how ever many days of appointments are scheduled) to say that her boss/possible friend died I bet they'd ESPECIALLY prefer a voice mail. My official judgment, not an FML, not a YDI... just an odd coincidence. Everyone should just move on (including me) see ya!

theeBeezWaXx 0

Friday 5 March 2010 4:21

dnt be silly. how is this "fyl".? thee mans dead; his familyy cannot replace him, but you can replace your opt. smh at you!

arb1513 0

Friday 5 March 2010 4:28

awww. god rest your soul, doctor

janise 2

Friday 5 March 2010 4:35

Most doctors call the day before to remind patients they have an appointment. However, I agree with Snickerdoodles that you should answer the phone if possible in case it's something urgent.