One common problem is miscommunication. For example, the orthodontist might not clearly explain the treatment process to the patient. Another is inexperienced orthodontists. They may make mistakes during the treatment, like improper wire adjustments.
There was a situation where a patient went for an ortho match thinking they would get a high - quality, affordable treatment. However, the hidden costs started to pile up. The orthodontist charged extra for every little adjustment and for materials that were supposed to be included in the initial cost. The patient felt cheated and was in a difficult financial situation because of it. Also, the end result of the ortho treatment was not satisfactory as the teeth were still not properly aligned.
One match horror story is about a person who went on a blind date. They met at a coffee shop. The other person seemed normal at first but then started talking non - stop about their ex - lovers and how they were all 'awful'. It was so uncomfortable, like being trapped in a never - ending nightmare of someone else's relationship drama.
Well, I heard of one where a person thought they found a great match on Catholic Match. They met up, and the other person just talked non - stop about themselves, not showing any interest in getting to know the first person at all. It was really off - putting.
One of my match day horror stories was when I got seriously injured right at the start of the game. I was running for the ball and suddenly felt a sharp pain in my ankle. I couldn't even stand properly after that. It was so frustrating as I had been preparing for that match for weeks.
Some 'be the match' horror stories involve financial issues. Even when a match is found, the cost of the transplant and the associated procedures can be astronomical. Families may not be able to afford it, and insurance may not cover everything. So, the patient is left with a match but no way to actually go through with the life - saving transplant, which is truly a tragic situation.
One horror story is when a candidate thought they had a great interview at a top program. They were promised a high rank by the program director during the interview. But come match day, they didn't match there at all. It turned out the director had made similar promises to many others.
On a match date, the woman I met was constantly on her phone. She barely made eye contact and seemed more interested in texting her friends. Then, she left early without even a proper excuse. It was so frustrating and made me feel like I wasted my time.
I once knew a family that had a peds match horror. They were matched with a practice that had extremely long wait times. Every time they had an appointment, they had to wait for hours, which was really tough on the child. It disrupted the child's routine and made the whole experience of seeing a pediatrician a dreaded one.
One horror story could be about a family who thought they had found the perfect pediatrician through a match. But when they visited, the doctor was extremely rude to the child, yelling at the little one for no good reason. It was a nightmare for the parents as they expected a kind and patient professional for their beloved child.