Geoff Stein Update: On The Road To Recovery

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 3:51 am

I wanted to let everyone know that Geoff is in critical condition in a Michigan hospital due to an infection that has spread to his bloodstream and affected his heart valve. He is on a ventilator and may have heart surgery next week.

Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

[ October 14, 2010, 08:55 AM: Message edited by: Greg Ambrosius ]

Navel Lint · Post by **Navel Lint** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 3:57 am

Wow.

Get Well Soon Geoff!

You're a credit to the NFBC and a good guy who is there to assist the players when needed.

mlbbug · Post by **mlbbug** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 5:06 am

Tom, please pass on all our thoughts to Geoff.He is a class guy and was invaluable this year in helping out with all the NFBC online drafts.I'm sure that I can speak for all NFBC players in saying that we all wish him the best and a quick return to good health!

Tom Kessenich · Post by **Tom Kessenich** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 5:14 am

Thanks guys. Geoff is definitely one of the good guys so let's hope he has a full and quick recovery.

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 6:29 am

Horrible news. My thoughts are with Geoff and his family. Get well Geoff.

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 6:37 am

Bad news.

Thoughts and wishes for a quick recovery.

Sack · Post by **Sack** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 7:15 am

Geoff, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Truly a bigtime member of the NFBC/NFFC family. Speedy recovery, when the time is right we look forward to hearing how you are doing.

[ October 09, 2010, 01:16 PM: Message edited by: Sack ]

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 7:30 am

I talked with Geoff's mom this morning and she said he had a 107 fever last night and they are trying everything they can to get that down. He was in the hospital yesterday, yet the infection was in his bloodstream and affecting his heart. They have him on a ventilator now and his temperature is 106. This is a critical week for Geoff, so please keep him in your prayers and thoughts.

The good news is that Geoff was in great physical condition and worked out each day. The doctors believe he is strong enough to get through this and by week's end will re-evaluate the damage to his heart. He's 26, 27 years old and a great guy with a great future in this industry who had a bizarre infection get into his bloodstream. We're ALL praying for you Geoff. Please beat this.

mlbbug · Post by **mlbbug** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 7:46 am

Greg/Tom....please keep us all updated with any news as you get it. We are all keeping Geoff in our thoughts.

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 8:11 am

All of our thoughts and best wishes to Geoff and his family. We are certainly going to make him #1 in our prayers.

Gekko · Post by **Gekko** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 9:21 am

Geoff is one of the nicest guys I've had the pleasure of working with. We are all pulling for you.

MadCow Sez · Post by **MadCow Sez** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 9:42 am

Prayers to you and yours, Geoff

Jim Christie · Post by **Jim Christie** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 10:27 am

My prayers go out to Geoff and I will put him on our prayer list at church tomorrow.

It is amazing how these infections can cause damage.

The positive is what Greg said, Geoff is in great physical shape.

Baseball Furies · Post by **Baseball Furies** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 12:30 pm

Geoff, I am sending you out the power of postitve intention for your speedy recovery. Please get well soon.

-Mike

TRAIN · Post by **TRAIN** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 12:45 pm

"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me....."

Geoff - May you and your family be comforted by the Lord's presence in this time of trial and tribulation....get well soon....

Red Sox Nation · Post by **Red Sox Nation** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 1:25 pm

I've never met Geoff but he's been very helpful to me over the phone and via email.

You are in my prayers Geoff - God Bless. Speedy recovery...

Winston's Empire · Post by **Winston's Empire** » Sat Oct 09, 2010 2:48 pm

Prayers from Wisconsin! Get well soon!

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 4:26 am

I talked with Geoff's mom this morning and Geoff is still listed in Critical Condition but is Stable. He still has a 106 fever and is unconscious as they do everything they can to work on this infection in his lungs and his bloodstream. He is on a ventilator and could be on one longer than we thought. I'll provide an update tomorrow as well. Right now we just have to know that he is in good hands, pray for him and pray for the best.

He is at:

Spectrum Hospital

100 Michigan St.

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Plymouth · Post by **Plymouth** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 11:54 am

My best to Geoff and his family, he will be in our prayers and thoughts. Geoff is "one of the good guys" the I have met through the NFBC and I hope that I can again talk baseball with him soon. Stay strong sir!

Heels · Post by **Heels** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 3:22 pm

Best wishes to Geoff and his family for a speedy recovery. He has done a great job at MDC and for the NFBC.

poopy tooth · Post by **poopy tooth** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 4:30 pm

Geoff - I hope that you have a speedy, and more importantly - a full recovery. You are really a good guy, and I am sorry this happened to you.

GOD Loves You · Post by **GOD Loves You** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 7:21 am

Originally posted by Greg Ambrosius:

He is at:

Spectrum Hospital

100 Michigan St.

Grand Rapids, MI 49503 If people are interested, you can use the link below to send Geoff a message at the hospital. If Greg/Tom knows the room #, that would probably help.

https://www.spectrum-health.org/bodycon ... bc=0&id=18

For the "Facility" be sure to check Butterworth Hospital.

[ October 11, 2010, 01:22 PM: Message edited by: GOD Loves You ]

Greg Ambrosius · Post by **Greg Ambrosius** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 8:01 am

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.

Glenneration X · Post by **Glenneration X** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 1:28 pm

Any word on how the surgery went?

Glenn

Spyhunter · Post by **Spyhunter** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 2:58 pm

we are all there for you Geoff!! I can't believe the news, really hoping that the surgery went well today!! Get better Geoff!