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Consultant appointment - we used to date

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Kingcole3 · 11/01/2026 14:19

Received a letter with a consultant appointment for next week. That’s great except the consultant for the appointment is a very old flame! We went on a few dates and slept together a few times about 10 years ago. I’m married now with children, I presume he is as well. Obviously we don’t keep in contact. I can’t really remember how it ended, I think it probably just didn’t go anywhere as were in our early twenties at the time. No idea if he will recognise me as I’ve changed my surname but he will be seeing me with not many clothes on so it definitely feels awkward! AIBU? Would you tell your DH or keep quiet? Make an awkward joke with him or stay silent?

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Kingcole3 · 11/01/2026 14:27

BadgernTheGarden · 11/01/2026 14:24

Will you definitely see him or one of his minions?

I’m having a procedure and he will be performing it, I’ve had it before by someone else so pretty sure it will be him. The room will be very full! My bum will be out on show, I’ve just had a baby so I’m not looking my best anyway!

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BackwaterBob · 11/01/2026 14:27

It is his name on the appointment, but you could be seeing one of his resident doctors anyway. The residents then usually discuss plans with the consultant. You could ask to see the registrar for example.

JDM625 · 11/01/2026 14:27

I would be contacting the medical secretary or appointments line and explain the situation and ask if you can see somewhere else. I would have thought its a conflict of interest because you might not be as open/relaxed/honest if it was a complete no body.

Catza · 11/01/2026 14:26

Unless your husband is coming with you, I don't think there is any need to tell him. I also wouldn't feel the need to either joke or feel awkward. It's a medical appointment and he is doing his job and that comes with all sorts of professional training re boundaries.

tripleginandtonic · 11/01/2026 14:25

Ask for a chaperone Thus situation must be quite common

Mulledjuice · 11/01/2026 14:25

Unless it is a fanny thing, a boob thing or a bum thing, OR unless I was worried that he or I still had a thing for him this wouldn't bother me.

I am assuming you have no reason to be concerned about his professional capability?

BadgernTheGarden · 11/01/2026 14:24

Will you definitely see him or one of his minions?

Kingcole3 · 11/01/2026 14:23

morningtrain · 11/01/2026 14:22

Omg that’s so awkward!!! Are you 100% sure it’s him?

100% his name is unusual and I knew he was
a a junior doctor in this speciality when we were seeing each other.

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olympicsrock · 11/01/2026 14:23

I would ask to be seen by someone else.

Kingcole3 · 11/01/2026 14:23

It’s an NHS appointment that I don’t want to delay, as it’s quite urgent and part of some ongoing treatment. I didn’t even know he worked at this hospital.

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morningtrain · 11/01/2026 14:22

Omg that’s so awkward!!! Are you 100% sure it’s him?

Blueskiesnotgrey · 11/01/2026 14:20

NHS or private? I'm sure you can request a different consultant either way but NHS it might delay you appointment so depends how urgent it is I guess.

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