"As enjoyable as ever"

I attended the clinic today to have a number of blood samples taken, in line with my ongoing care.

At first, they struggled to find a suitable vein from which to take the sample.  After numerous attempts, he had to admit defeat.  Overly apologetic, so I explained to him that I used to be a Phlebotomist myself and that we all have our good and bad days.

One of the other Phlebotomists then had a go and again failed to get a sample on the first two attempts.  Finally, they took a deep breath, found a suitable vein in the back of my right hand and ha-presto, the job was done and dusted.

We all had a really good laugh about it and I reassured them that they had always succeeded where the HCA, even one of the Qualified Nurse Practitioners, at my GP Practice always couldn't manage to get a sample at all.

I just want to thank both staff members for their pleasant manner and for making my visit as enjoyable as ever.  There are a credit to the hospital staff.