Geoff Stein Update: On The Road To Recovery

SluggoJD · Post by **SluggoJD** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 4:23 pm

Geoff, we're all rooting for you to get through this and come back stronger than ever.

Baseball Furies · Post by **Baseball Furies** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:31 pm

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

Geoff is having surgery today to try and reduce fluids and swelling in his lungs along with another procedure. His fever has not gone down, which is a concern. However, the good news is that the doctors feel he is strong enough to undergo surgery, so hopefully this will be the start of his recovery.

Thanks all for your thoughts and prayers.

Baseball Furies · Post by **Baseball Furies** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:35 pm

Originally posted by Baseball Furies:

quote:Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

Geoff is having surgery today to try and reduce fluids and swelling in his lungs along with another procedure. His fever has not gone down, which is a concern. However, the good news is that the doctors feel he is strong enough to undergo surgery, so hopefully this will be the start of his recovery.

Thanks all for your thoughts and prayers. [/QUOTE]Please let us know as soon as you hear something, Greg. My continued thoughts and prayers to Geoff and his family...

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 2:43 am

Originally posted by Glenneration X:

Any word on how the surgery went?

Glenn I talked again with Geoff's mom this morning and the good news is that they were able to do both procedures yesterday without surgery. They were able to drain some fluids from his lungs by putting tubes into him and it looks like they will do that again today. The fever is still high, but it came down slightly in the past day. They allowed Geoff to be conscious for a bit yesterday and his mom said that he did ask about his heart and about work. She let him know all of the guys at work are praying for him and so are the customers. She said he did respond to that.

They have him heavily sedated again today as they try to bring this fever down and to get the infection out of his bloodstream. His heart specialist will be in to see him today, but so far it looks like his heart is strong and no additional procedures are needed there. We hope that continues to be the case and they are able to get this infection out of him once and for all.

Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers everyone. Let's hope we see continued improvement each day and have better news each day. The power of prayer can help, so thanks.

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 6:55 am

I just talked to Geoff's mom and she said Geoff's fever has broke and they no longer believe he'll need to have heart surgery. She said he's still on the ventilator and under sedation but they hope to ween him off both. She sounded very upbeat and it sounds like things are turning in a positive direction. Let's hope so.

Richie · Post by **Richie** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:03 am

Thats reallky good news as the fever breaking is very important to a quick recovery. Let's hope for that quick recovery.

Richie G

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:06 am

OutSteinding news, Tom!

Keep the momentum going, Geoff.

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:33 am

Awesome!!!

Great news.

ToddZ · Post by **ToddZ** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:41 am

OUTSTANDING!!!!

Schwks · Post by **Schwks** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 8:54 am

Sounds like they hit the right antibiotic...the fact that the fever is gone means that they have likely beaten the infection into submission. If this is all accurate, looks like the corner has been turned. Great news...sure his family is breathing a sigh.

Navel Lint · Post by **Navel Lint** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 11:38 am

Great News!!

sandckaye · Post by **sandckaye** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 11:39 am

Just wanted to add my prayers...May God be with you and your loved ones

Stan

M Co · Post by **M Co** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 11:49 am

Just found this threat and glad for some good news. Horrible to hear about this, and here's hoping for a quick and complete recovery.

headhunters · Post by **headhunters** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 12:19 pm

hang in there geoff- we need you here. plus- think of all the great "hot" and "fever" jokes we can all come up with once you are back.

MadCow Sez · Post by **MadCow Sez** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 1:33 pm

Great news! Keep fighting the good fight, Geoff!

SluggoJD · Post by **SluggoJD** » Tue Oct 12, 2010 3:53 pm

Originally posted by Tom Kessenich:

I just talked to Geoff's mom and she said Geoff's fever has broke and they no longer believe he'll need to have heart surgery. She said he's still on the ventilator and under sedation but they hope to ween him off both. She sounded very upbeat and it sounds like things are turning in a positive direction. Let's hope so. Tom, that's outstanding news!

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 2:54 am

GREAT NEWS about Geoff this morning everyone.

I just talked with his mom and everything is looking much, much better for Geoff. She said the fever broke completely last night and Geoff is almost at 98.6. They feel they have a handle on the infection, hopefully. They are going to do a CAT scan this morning on his lungs and with any luck he will be off the ventilator soon. He is now conscious and he knew I was on the phone. She put the phone to Geoff's ear and I told him that everyone was thinking about him, that everyone was praying for him and that everything would work out. She said he acknowledged everything and hopefully we can talk soon.

So they have a few more tests today and then they will have a better grasp on what the future holds. No heart surgery is in the plans and he hasn't had any surgery to this point, so the antibiotics did their job. Let's keep praying for Geoff and hopefully he will be on his feet soon. The road to recovery is already starting, thankfully.

Quahogs · Post by **Quahogs** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 3:18 am

Is that House guy good or what !

Walla Walla · Post by **Walla Walla** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 3:19 am

I never had a doubt he'd be OK! He's a tough guy.

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 3:48 am

Good, good, good!

Joe Sambito · Post by **Joe Sambito** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 4:20 am

Greg, That is fantastic news!

JerseyHitman · Post by **JerseyHitman** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:43 am

Great news. I have been keeping some people who know Geoff updated on face book. Everyone was shocked to hear about this happening and now thrilled to hear it is going well. Looking forward to Geoff's first post here on the boards soon!

mlbbug · Post by **mlbbug** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 9:05 am

This is great news for a truly great guy!!Sometimes things do go the right way for the good guys!.

Spyhunter · Post by **Spyhunter** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 1:47 pm

Great news!!!

Just another important reminder about what is important in life: friends, family and enjoying every minute you can

Baseball Furies · Post by **Baseball Furies** » Wed Oct 13, 2010 5:34 pm

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

GREAT NEWS about Geoff this morning everyone.

I just talked with his mom and everything is looking much, much better for Geoff. She said the fever broke completely last night and Geoff is almost at 98.6. They feel they have a handle on the infection, hopefully. They are going to do a CAT scan this morning on his lungs and with any luck he will be off the ventilator soon. He is now conscious and he knew I was on the phone. She put the phone to Geoff's ear and I told him that everyone was thinking about him, that everyone was praying for him and that everything would work out. She said he acknowledged everything and hopefully we can talk soon.

So they have a few more tests today and then they will have a better grasp on what the future holds. No heart surgery is in the plans and he hasn't had any surgery to this point, so the antibiotics did their job. Let's keep praying for Geoff and hopefully he will be on his feet soon. The road to recovery is already starting, thankfully. This is awesome news! Continued best to Geoff and his family...it pays to take care of yourself because you never know. Right there with you, man. Hang tough and come back stronger than ever.