Late Afternoon Doctor's Appointment

@marlina (154165)

Canada

June 13, 2016 8:52am CST

I have a late afternoon doctor's appointment today and I am not too happy about the timing. I much prefer to do all my "outings" in the morning as I am not so tired then. I tried to change the date and time but the receptionist told me that if I did, I would have to wait until October to get another one, as the doc is going away for a few weeks. Photo: Pixabay I have no choice but going today as I can't afford not to see my cardiologist now. Do you prefer morning or afternoon appointments yourself?

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@JudyEv (326601)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 16

I'[d rather go in the morning before they have time to get too far behind schedule.

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

14 Jun 16

And also in the morning, the docs are not so tired.

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

14 Jun 16

@JudyEv Trust me, it is VERY important.

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@JudyEv (326601)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 16

@marlina And that could be really important too.

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@rachz_kisses (3798)

• Philippines

14 Jun 16

I prefer morning appointments.

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

14 Jun 16

Yes, same here, I like to get it out of the way ASAP.

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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)

• United States

13 Jun 16

Mornings, first thing...or first app't after lunch. This post is listed twice. You might want to del. one of them.

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

13 Jun 16

Thanks Abby @AbbyGreenhill, I just deleted the extra post. Not my fault, there was a glitch and it said "error", so I posted it again.

@marlina (154165)

• Canada

13 Jun 16

@AbbyGreenhill Lots of people are complaining about this "error" today.

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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)

• United States

13 Jun 16

@marlina I've had that happen a few times.

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@just4him (308536)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

13 Jun 16

Being a night owl, I prefer afternoon. I hope it goes well.

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

15 Jun 16

@just4him You are right, and it is a good thing that everyone is different.

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

14 Jun 16

Yes, you and I very different schedules.

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@just4him (308536)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

15 Jun 16

@marlina If we were all the same the world would be boring.

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@Jeanniemaries (8237)

• United States

13 Jun 16

Afternoon. I do not like to get out early in the day. I'm a putterer and like to take my time. It's noon and I need to leav for a family gathering at 2:30 and that is perfect.

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

13 Jun 16

I guess we all have different body clocks!

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

13 Jun 16

@Jeanniemaries I am retired also and I still like to do things in the mornings.

@Jeanniemaries (8237)

• United States

13 Jun 16

@marlina I totally understand morning appointments though, it's just now that I've retired I've changed.

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@zap_81 (1019)

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14 Jun 16

If I had my way I would say no appointments with the doctor unless she is pretty in which case I would prefer an evening appointment. Just kidding . I guess evening appointment after your day is over is better than starting your day with knowing what's wrong with you.

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

14 Jun 16

@zap, I don't think so, it is harder to sleep that night knowing the bad news.

@marlina (154165)

• Canada

14 Jun 16

@zap_81 And who said that you would sleep restfully after bad news?

@zap_81 (1019)

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14 Jun 16

@marlina so you prefer to start your day with the bad news. Think about it the whole day and then carry it to your sleep. I would prefer to sleep over it and start the next day with a fresh state of mind.

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@toniganzon (72279)

• Philippines

14 Jun 16

I prefer the morning appointments so i can do whatever i want the rest of the day.

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

14 Jun 16

Agree to this comment.

@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

14 Jun 16

I always have my doctor's appointment in the morning . I would feel sleepy waiting for the doctor when it's in the afternoon . So how was it ?

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

14 Jun 16

Same here, prefer morning. Came out very late.

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@silvermist (19702)

• India

13 Jun 16

@marlina Usually I prefer a morning appointment.But in the case of some doctors,I prefer an appointment in the afternoon when it is not too crowded everywhere.

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

13 Jun 16

Most of the time, the specialists are overloaded with patients.

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@silvermist (19702)

• India

14 Jun 16

@marlina Exactly.Even when we have an appointment for a fixed time,we do not get to see the doctor at the appointed time-especially in the morning.

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

14 Jun 16

@silvermist So true,

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@LadyDuck (460346)

• Switzerland

13 Jun 16

I also prefer morning appointments, same for my husband, but next week we have one scheduled at 2 PM.

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

13 Jun 16

Mine is only at 4:15 P.M. this afternoon, first the EKG and then the consultation with my cardiologist. That will run pretty late as his waiting room is always FULL.

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@LadyDuck (460346)

• Switzerland

13 Jun 16

@marlina My husband saw his cardiologist last Friday, we were lucky, only 10 minutes waiting.

@Jessicalynnt (50525)

• Centralia, Missouri

13 Jun 16

depends on the day really

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

13 Jun 16

Do you a preferred day for your appointments?

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

14 Jun 16

@Jessicalynnt I understand that very well.

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@Jessicalynnt (50525)

• Centralia, Missouri

14 Jun 16

@marlina I actually like to get things done on mondays, so I have 2 remaining days off with nothing

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@Fleura (29274)

• United Kingdom

14 Jun 16

It is nice to get things out of the way early in the day, but better to be seen sooner than wait months!

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

14 Jun 16

Totally agree with this comment.

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@missjessicadawn (3286)

• United States

14 Jun 16

I prefer morning appointments because I like to get them out of the way. I hope your appointment went well. :-)

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

14 Jun 16

I came out late

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@miniam (9154)

• Bern, Switzerland

14 Jun 16

Hope the docs appointment go well, l dont like going to the doc because l dont like him

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

14 Jun 16

I usually like this doc but this time, not so much.

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@PatZAnthony (14752)

• Charlotte, North Carolina

13 Jun 16

It does seem after lunch is less busy in most places.

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

14 Jun 16

It depends which doctor.

@jaboUK (64361)

• United Kingdom

13 Jun 16

I prefer any sort of appointments in the morning - get them over with.

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

14 Jun 16

My way of thinking!

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@Marilynda1225 (80147)

• United States

13 Jun 16

I hate getting late afternoon appointments and definitely prefer a morning one. Late afternoons just throw off my whole day

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

14 Jun 16

Yes, this afternoon appointment sure ruined my day.

@garymarsh6 (23393)

• United Kingdom

13 Jun 16

I am like you and much prefer the mornings. Blimey going away for a few weeks..........till October! Nice job if you can get it! Good luck when you see the Cardiologist!

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

13 Jun 16

My cardiologist always takes long holidays.

@acelawrites (19273)

• Philippines

13 Jun 16

I like morning appointments because I am a morning person.

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

14 Jun 16

Morning person here also.

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13 Jun 16

Mostly the morning one's work the best provided you are free since you get the rest of the day for yourself ;)

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

14 Jun 16

I dislike waiting all day, it makes me anxious.