Ok folks......this is an exclusive!

I know from inside information that Jim Hoyland got some electrical work done today.....









on himself!!

And guess who was his Electrician's assistant?

ME!

And I have a picture to prove it

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It was awesome as I came in at the end of the procedure to relieve another co-worker as Jim was coming out of his anesthesia. I was holding pressure over the venous stick and noticed the name on the screen and then looked at the patient and said OMG I know him....so I said *Jim?.....he answered still with his eyes closed *yes?* I asked him * do you belong to the 914 world?* He said *YES*......still eyes closed.
I said * do you know a person on there named Mrs K?* he says yes! I said *the birthday fairy?* again he answers *yes* so I said *Jim, open your eyes*........
and there I was
Small world huh? His procedure went very well as he had some atrial fibrillation cryo-ablated


So look out RRC folks........Jims got all his *voltage* in perfect working order


Lisa

Jim; Your a lucky man. Probably couldn't have had better care.

Get well soon and back in the 914.

Thats an awesome coincidence! Glad to hear Jim doing well.

Excellent Report!

That is awesome.

Take good care of him Lisa!

I wish you well, Jim.

I did Rick

Lisa
MrsK

What I want to know is:

What is a venous stick?

I have to say that you look pretty good in those scrubs. I would let you change out my bed pan any time

......oh yea....


Great job and Jim hope all is well.

Great to hear! Jim, you look awesome....maybe because Mrs. K is next to you?
See you in a few days!

.....in order to do our procedure we have to put several sheaths (little tubes) in his femoral veins......yes that is in the groin, and when we take them out we have to hold
pressure over the site to stop the bleeding.

So to answer your *next* question.....

yes I was holding pressure on Jim's groin

Lisa

Between that and some good drugs....one could say that Jim's day wasn't terrible.

A-fib is no fun! My dad had mitral valve prolapse and was in a-fib for a few days. He felt like total crap. Glad you're getting your signals right Jim

Lisa, what a cool story! Thanks for taking care of him, and us all, and for sharing your story.

oh my!!! good to see jim smiling. that's a positive sign. what!!? no sponge bath?

Is a small world.....after all!!

Just like the Disney song.....

Nice story!

Good Job Mrs. K!! I bet he thought he was seeing an Angel when he woke up!!

He was Steve.
Thank you Lisa.

And now you know why he was smiling...

Excellent story! Thanks for sharing!

I would be smiling too....... Glad everything went well.

Very Cool!

How'd you get Andy down there to take the picture?

The Cap'n

...you guys are funny!

Jim should be coming home this morning

Wish I was going to RRC with you all.....maybe next year

Lisa

Today? That's usually a same-day up here. What did you use? He looks pretty awake. Must have been versed, propofol, fentanyl... I can't believe you have never met Jim in person. He comes to everything on this side of the country. In a plane if not his car. Great guy! Glad you fixed him Lisa...

.....Intriguing,...coinky dink
(GET WELL SOON!!)

That's what you have said for the last few years. You need a new excuse.

A story about a nurse putting pressure on Jim's crotch!?! SANDBOX!!!!

What's it gonna take to get you there this year?

Glad you're doing okay Jim!

Tim

Thanks for the well wishes I just got home an doing some work on the car. Lisa was terrific, what a surpise. I first met Lisa at the 2005 WCC when Howard organized it, then seen her a few times at Joe Sharps. Mrs K is the one without the bunny ears, Arron Cox on left, and Jenny on Right

It's hard to explain, but waking up was the highlight of my brief stay.

Thank you Lisa

Why would that be hard to explain Jim? Most people who go in for a 'procedure' secretly worry they wont wake up. You woke up to Lisa. That, doesn't need explanation. That would be the highlight of most of the guys days here.

Lisa, what a great way to wake up....
Would have made me a happy guy and a much nicer patient on my last few times under the knife...

You look awesome in scrubs.
Great smile on both of you, though I prefer Lisa's over Jims...

Glad everything went well.

rich

Jim,
Glad to see all went well!

What a great story...

Jim great to see you up and about, lucky guy to have Lisa greet you like that.

This world is truly getting smaller or is 914World just getting bigger, any way thanks Lisa for sharing.

Glad all is well Jim and thanks for looking after him Lisa

I love how this world works out! Outside the 914 world of course.

Glad to here all went well!

It is a small world. Glad to hear that Jim is such good hands and he is doing well.

Jim you are most welcome! So glad I could be a part of your *fix*

Have fun at RRC.......hope to be there next year!

Lisa

Awww shucks!

It was just awesome to be able to help such a nice man!

Lisa

.....ummmmm Slits or you come pick me up?

Lisa

*blushes and giggles*

Thanks Rich!

Lisa

.....I've know Jim since 2005 from WCC or perhaps even earlier at one of Joe's BBQ's

And he looks awake because he was.......after his general anesthesia wore off!
This was a cryo ablation procedure to cure him of his Atrial fibrillation. The patients who undergo this type of procedure have to be asleep so they don't move......we are ablating (freezing) the the 4 pulmonary veins at the junction of the Lt. atrium. One false move or breath could be BAD.......he did great!


Lisa

Glad everyone is okay! Way to go!

So is safe to start the rumor that gave Jim a Happy Ending? Sounds like Jim is pretty happy. The ending is what made him happy = Happy Ending.

Glad to hear you're doing well, Jim ... and thanks for taking care of him, Lisa

Now, where do I sign up for this procedure

Ok..now its time to get ready for a cool trip to cars and coffee, my friend.

Good to see you up and in better health Jim! Have fun at the RRC. I have to get over on that side of the country one of these years.

I've know Jim quite a few years and what many do not understand is what a full on "BAD ASS" this guy is. He's not one to let a little atrial fibrillation get him down. Good job Jim. Thanks for taking care of him Lisa. We all miss you.
Cheers, Elliot

Ha

Ha

Ha!


Lisa