An Inspiring Comeback: A Stroke Survivor's Story

If you have trouble being motivated to work out, take your inspiration from Christina Goyette. The 38-year-old pumps iron every day after being paralyzed for eight weeks due to a stroke. Christina says, "Renown helped me tremendously! Their staff always gave me hope that I would make it-that I would walk, talk, and eat again." She is determined to get full movement back on the left side of her body. She is truly an inspiration.
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[@normanmacfarlane2867]

Just had a stroke 16th of July 2021 Could not talk and i lost the use of my right leg. I am 63 . I was a month in hospital. 7 weeks at home then I returned to work . It is only now that I feel that i beginning to feel better about myself and my future. The stroke was terrifying. I thought this was It for me. I spent the majority of my time at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth , Western Australia. I have nothing but praise for the nursing staff and especially the Occupational physiotherapists who made sure I could become myself again Your story has given me the strength I need to continue God bless you

[@danielchermak8606]

I survived 4 strokes, full body paralysis, 10 day coma, I recently went and earned my commercial drivers license, now im going to get fit, and be motivated to get my body back to normal as well. Its a long process, but to be a former professional bowler to now not being able to walk normal is so frustrating. I've decided being single for 4 years sucks, i'm gonna kick this in the ass, good on u i'm so incredibly proud of ur determination. I am also 38 years old, this shit is for the birds, lets show this world how tough us stroke survivors can be sweetheart. Keep it up so proud of u!!!!

[@jocelyntiangco7665]

How many years before you can drive?

[@vaughnwalker1840]

Your amazing 👏 i lost my left side from a stroke. I can't even fathom your journey. CONGRATULATIONS 🎈

[@teeeff8337]

How severe were your strokes? My best friend had a stroke 2 years ago at 35 years old. She lost the ability to walk and talk and was relearning everything thro speech and physical therapy and was told she could make a full recovery. During this recovery process, she had a second stroke and it really did her in and I’m now told she won’t be able to recover. She can now only say 3 words and needs round the clock care. I’m beyond devastated that she will have to live out the rest of her life like this as she is the best person I know. I’m praying for a miracle that she will be able to gain some sense of independence in the future, but I just don’t know how these things play out.

[@petewilliamson1148]

Had a stroke in march this year lady side paralyzed but slowly coming back it’s a process and I find motivation in other stroke survivors keep up the inspirational work

[@petewilliamson1148]

My left side not my lady side.I text with my right thumb…lol

[@ianstrom4365]

Her recovery is incredible!! I just wish we could see where she started in what shape she was when she left rehab. Best of luck to all stroke survivors!!

[@renownhealthnv]

Thank you for your comment. She came a long way.

[@jocelyntiangco7665]

How long her recovery took?

[@wadeadams8667]

That’s weird, the day before, I went to the gym . I did my workout, I was good. The next morning, I had the headache from hell and had a stroke. That was four years ago, fast forward, I’m working out almost every day, I never lost the passion

[@seanrainp]

Every strock patients should be here really inspiring video i had a stroke on my left arm 4 month ago i gone depression loses my career having a speaking disorder now, im in abroad far away from home I'm alone but slowly recovering i hope i will get back to normal life

[@68ceddy]

My wife who is 50 had a stroke this weekend. She is still in ICU and making progress and able to move her left side very well now. We were able to get her to the hospital within an hour of it happening. Just had MRI today and they found another clot near her brain stem, not sure what to expect now going forward, but this video gave me hope for people who have had a stroke.

[@renownhealthnv]

Sending positive thoughts to you and your wife.

[@enyjuan]

hold on, keep the faith! i had a stroke too 2 years ago...i knew someone who had 2 aneurysms, female 55yrs old, stayed at a hospital for 2 years. open skull, now she's at home rehabbing and recovering

[@harmanjotkaur5915]

God bless her

[@alwadudaustin154]

I had a stroke in January n it's. Very depressing my left side is paralyzed I look at self help videos on here and they are very inspirational

[@renownhealthnv]

We're glad to hear these stories are serving as inspiration for you. Good luck with your recovery.

[@renownhealthnv]

Good luck with your recovery. It is amazing what the body can do with therapy.

[@MegaBlueEyezz]

I had a stroke six and a half years ago and I'm almost fully recovered but it's taking a ton of effort to get to this place in my recovery. Please don't give up and do your therapeutic exercises everyday

[@renownhealthnv]

Hope you are doing better.

[@kenchcabral1274]

Im experiencing stroke my leftside bodywas affected im only 29 yearsold 😢

[@travelcrip715]

Inspiration!! I had a stroke 10 years ago at 17 it’s was a massive adjustment, paralysed on my right side and was going okay 2 years after not doing enough, I know. Then at 19 I had testicular cancer and I drunk heavily for 2 years. 5 years all clear from cancer went to Spain for 7 months, read lots and learned Spanish which I believe helps if you have speech problems but just a theory, doesn’t have to be Spanish but helped my English I think. Now 3 years on I’m travelling South America still got right sided weakness but I’m going to parks to do pull-ups, chin ups, one legged squats and press ups which I love doing. Recently started using my right hand/arm for as much as possible it’s been a very long, life changing journey but I enjoy it. I hiked a 3000m snowy volcano super difficult but made it, and it felt amazing. Anyone going through a similar thing good luck and aim at an ideal version of yourself. I’m currently reading stronger after a stroke and this book is amazing and an essential for the best recovery.

[@renownhealthnv]

It's wonderful that you are having such a great recovery. Thank you for your Story.

[@tonatiuhfranco8146]

Hi I just had a stroke I'm 19 and I'm really scared I just wanna run again and use my arm move my fingers how long did your recovery take

[@jakubsebik865]

@@tonatiuhfranco8146 similar here

[@sukhamsingh6089]

@@tonatiuhfranco8146 bro how long did it take to recover?

[@strokesurvivor2367]

I survived A stroke 2years ago. I used to be half paralyze. but now I can move my arms and legs. thank God I can walk again. Follow my page I put all things that I do to help me recover. maybe it can help us survivors.

[@legendary8838]

I’m almost 2 years post stroke and I’m still struggling to get my left side fully functional. I miss my gym days and not feeling limited when I go. So seeing her in the gym is very motivating but also frustrating because I work so hard to get back and feels like I’m not progressing

[@olgazieba516]

Keep working

[@henryhawkins1194]

Don't give up and keep working hard whether you're seeing progress or not is what everyone is telling me. I also feel like giving up on therapy because results are not coming fast enough, especially since the first month after my Stroke. Good luck and don't ever give up.

[@ParthiSmart]

I'm a STROKE survivor with left side paralyzed. It's been 3 months now I just started walking slowly inside home on my own without support. I always say myself Never Give up. I really really want to get back to normal life and I actually worried about can I go to gym. After seeing your video it's really really giving me lots of hope that I can do anything,&i ll be perfectly well even than before. Thank you. Its all HAPPENING with my great family support. I'm thanking them & thanks for the inspirational video. I'll also be back soon. ❤️ Love from India 🇮🇳

[@ParthiSmart]

Yep. I'm back to work now. Driving 🚘. Still some mild difference in movements. Will overcome that also soon.

[@cuzheavy4079]

@@ParthiSmart after your stroke were you dizzy alot? With headaches? And if so how long did it last?

[@ParthiSmart]

@@cuzheavy4079 Everyone's Strokes are different. I felt dizziness. But I don't remember I got headache. But I got better everyday. I slept a lot in day time also other than my physio sessions. Hope it helps

[@cuzheavy4079]

@@ParthiSmart thanks

[@Danielle.Eyubeh]

Amen

[@jerrylor2386]

Seeing your story gives me hope to see myself walking and working, as before.

[@anthonydistante4106]

I see and walk in your shoes nobody understands what we go through!! Don’t stop!!

[@reynaldopalma1phptv877]

Praised the lord mam were on the same stroke but I know everything happened for a reason stroke is not the end of our life we can continue our lives keep safe for both of us God bless

[@Kevinloftus-mm5zu]

i enjoyed Christina's video and it's very inspiring for me I'm also on recovering from a stroke that impacted my left side and that will continue to work to get a full recovery thank you very much Kevin

[@mikedouma8526]

had a stroke at 50 on NYE 2018. have made great progress until Covid fucked it up with the initial lockdowns. I haven't had physio since mar 2020 and going to a gym is risky during the pandemic. hopefully i can go soon and continue to improve

[@ranamuskan4141]

it is possible i m 25 yers old suffrying from left side perlysis my leg are workinhg good butmy upper limb is not working plz give me s9me seggtion mam

[@grahamfleming8139]

Keep at it hun,Had two little strokes affected my right side couldn't walk talk and swallow, but after taking nmn metformin and olive oil, and plenty exercise just about normal accept for feeling cold 🥶 down right side,still working and at 58 intend to do so for the next 30years.

[@mintudas2433]

Hello mam my wife is also suffering from brain hommerage.. Doctor done brain surgery..she is doing litile bit home activities.. It is possible or not get back old life as 100%... Please reply

[@FlyHigherThakurii]

You try and you will… no one knows how brain 🧠 works fully. Do meditation and exercise

[@bkpjoy1975]

Awesome co. Come back.

[@rickmason6157]

YES someone just like me!!!!! please reply back.I had mine at 45 and im not done yet.So happy to see this story!

[@goodmantruth8185]

Well done Rick. You are an inspiration.

[@johnnybytheway7165]

God bless you girl!!!

[@paulacristinadacostalopes7242]

Very inspirational video!💕 I had a stroke back in 2005 at the age of 31 it happened on my sleep I was left totally paralyzed on my left side and no speech at the time I’m walking talking driving but I’m still struggling with my arm it has recovered a lot but still can’t use it normal still working hard everyday! Thank you for your inspirational video it gives me hope thanks!💕💕💕

[@ericwhayman6716]

Paula Cristina da Costa Lopes same here mine was 2010, I'm lucky i recovered fully... I'm here if you feel like sharing more of the experience

[@ericwhayman6716]

Paula Cristina da Costa Lopes same here mine was 2010, I'm lucky i recovered fully... I'm here if you feel like sharing more of the experience

[@yooya3407]

@@ericwhayman6716 , you can recover fully? Ive been in stroke for one years and 7 month. I've a master degree in computer engineer and help me!

[@jocelyntiangco7665]

@@ericwhayman6716 how long before you recover? Please share. Thanks

[@jocelyntiangco7665]

How long it took before you walk and drive? And with your arm, how long since you had the stroke? Thanks! Hope to hear from you 🙏🏻

[@sdkonlinestrokeawareness5990]

I had stroke in 2013. Left side badly affected. Motivated to see you in gym

[@mike13tyson]

She looks amazing!! Being able to lift weights after a stroke is just incredible. Can you please help me in knowing how much time after the stroke did she need to get to this level?? I had a stroke in June 2020. It's been more than 6 months and I'm still unable to use my left arm/hand. Please reply🙏

[@renownhealthnv]

Hi Rohit, sorry but I'm not sure how long after her stroke this video was filmed. Stroke recovery is different for everyone, so don't be hard on yourself. Have you tried working with a physical or occupational therapist to improve mobility in your left arm and hand? Thanks, Emily

[@mike13tyson]

@@renownhealthnv Thanks for replying Emily. Yes, I have been working with a therapist and it has helped a lot in improving my left leg and walking. But it seems nobody is sure about recovery of the hand and arm. She says there is no specific time period on when someone can recover.

[@rhumball]

I had a stroke in 2017, at 43. There wasn’t any movement on my right arm/hand for 6 months. I was told, when i close my eyes, imagine my hand is moving. I also used mirror therapy, using left hand, to trick the brain that is the right moving. My hand started moving 1mm at a time. Now i can use most of my shoulder, elbow, some wrist, still working on finger isolation.

[@mike13tyson]

@@rhumball that's great! Are you able to use your affected hand/arm to perform daily routine tasks? And if yes how long after the stroke did it take?

[@PhilFeedback]

Kudos to you for not giving up! Hang in there!

[@isabelt.4541]

I did a 5k in37 min the day before I hd my stroke dec2 2021. Thank you for this insiration.

[@benodell9675]

Great job you never give up wow

[@drehardin]

💪🏾You story is amazing !

[@spindleblood]

trying to get my mom to resistance train.. she had a stroke 2 years ago. I know that weightlifting has incredible benefits for healing and PREVENTION of disease. I would love for her to eat a high protein diet and put on muscle mass... she was in hospital for over a month. she probably lost a lot of muscle mass during that time. she's 67. I'm worried about her getting sarcopenia too... it's probably already set in. she doesn't think she can do it though and thinks she will be on blood pressure medications her entire life. I wish I could change her mind but I can't force her to do it... it's depressing knowing if she doesn't make positive changes soon, she will go downhill...

[@samanthasims7123]

God bless u

[@faeldu70]

I had a stroke last year and I' m fully recovered, the only thing is this cold sensation on my right leg, from my knee down to my toes. I wonder if you have the same problem.

[@aymanrahman3435]

My pesft side all has no sense for cold hot

[@paulacristinadacostalopes7242]

Rafael Duran if you’re fully recovered and the only thing is lack of sensation from the knee down just be careful with to hot temperatures or to cold otherwise consider yourself very lucky and watch your diet and try to stay stress free.....I was not that lucky and so many others had to learn how to walk talk and still not able to use hand......take care yourself💕

[@aishapatelfe]

I had stroke when I was 18 left me with left arm paralyzed I hv just started out at gym hoping to gain strength

[@jbrown5562]

I’m currently trying to recover from a stroke I’m going to go to the gym here daily

[@mistalion1]

Has anyone suffered from any spasticity? Because it been 2.5 months but I still can't move my fingers and elbow out way because it doesn't let me do It???

[@mimi1girl2dempsey3]

This gives me hope thank you

[@85wakawaka]

Love this video

[@mintudas2433]

Mam till now are you suffered from fatigue problem ? Please reply

[@mpampistsotsos3629]

How long you took recovery

[@kevinhaines3309]

6months ago i had a stroke at 25 yrs old and almost at 100% GREAT JOB.

[@bocahpamulang6528]

Im from indonesia and got stroke 6 month ago ....still in recovery ....how ur condition today ...may be we can share

[@Iam-me]

Ty. I want to follow you. Never give up n exercise a lot.

[@leongkinheng7680]

I also stroke recovery , now i 80%, hope getting better

[@Detalle]

I survived 5 simultaneous strokes. You can’t see any physical damage (face droopy or slurred speech) however, I have short term memory loss, blind from the top vision, R hand numbness and short tempered (my family and friends tell me that lol) I don’t feel like it is so, but who am I to know what the others see. I had ran about 3 miles or 4 and had just taken a shower when I began to vomit. Thankfully, I worked in the ER and lived a block away. My coworkers/friends found me and took me to the ED. Couldn’t be more great full.

[@terrancepaul4360]

I had a stroke at 3 am. I want motivation and ideas on how to get back to normal.

[@Stroke.survivor]

I had my stroke 8weeks ago I am at home now I had a thrombectomy I had weakness all down my left side I am now walking again but my hand is going to take some time bee ntraining for 20 yearsi cant grip anything so training is hard but I can still do cardio I have been on a incredible journey but have never given up hope I believe training again will speed my recovery it is so frustrating but I am so positive this video has helped thank you stay strong xxx

[@johnathan3958]

what an inspirational story

[@housesmith9898]

Good job!

[@bebenevaeh1]

ur amazing!

[@jamesnewman3340]

That’s right sweetie, push it until it comes back and then push some more!

[@ariskiaznor7673]

Thiwas inspiring i miss gy.m i sttill havent fully reocery sfter strokesttack i still surfer from spasticism at ny hand and ny leg

[@sriramyaandukuru113]

How much time this provess took

[@terrydickens3127]

I had a stroke and love working out at the gym

[@knuftobor]

Terry, did you have a lot of fatigue when you started. I started a plank workout with a phone app & I'm still sore the next day. Plus 8 squats so my legs are sore too. I still have this feeling of being weak & frail. I tripped and fell twice and really hurt my muscles in the chest & back.

[@lindalai9092]

Our professional healthcare folk scare me more than my stroke.

[@bhoomibroadcastcommunicati9690]

Anybody tell meStroke left-hand treatment

[@arvindsharma-fw4ej]

Go for homeopathy result r good .. I had stroke left .. I back to normal life....

[@04KVC1600]

good luck i feel your pain imy wife foun d me on the batroom floor i too lost my let side some days i just want to trow in the toeweli have even prayed tht i wouldnt wake up some days

[@ibromakanaki8266]

Please any body had issues with sensation on the affected parts or it's just me

[@leolife79]

I used to have a same issue but i made sure I will use that side of my body more n while using it and i try to feel more n gradually no issues anymore

[@knuftobor]

It's been 19 months & I still have 2 spots that are numb, my left chest & right hip & armpit. It used to be the left side & right hip & foot. I still feel pain in those numb areas, weird it's more sensitive to pain now. I just get tired real easy. I'm sure in time that will improve too.

[@ibromakanaki8266]

@@knuftobor that the same thing here I feel more pain on the affected areas

[@knuftobor]

@@ibromakanaki8266 I know my feet were very sensitive to touch at first. My daughter's would massage my feet in the hospital and they would hurt easily. I remover I drop an Almond on my foot and it hurt. But that's all gone now. Just waiting for these last 2 parts. I think if it tingles or something like that it means it's healing.

[@ibromakanaki8266]

@@knuftobor I'm experiencing the tingling currently. Always feels like after a cramp

[@palanikumarp-iz3lj]

Hi mom

[@bernardmaliwat]

Idol

[@seniorcraig]

I couldn't hear properly because of the unnecessary background noise. Couldn't watch.

[@kennethsee6262]

Had massive stroke while working out 5 years agostill paralyzed lost job house savings and wife now trying to get arm movement also lost my physical heslth I say there us no godcuz was in hospital guy had stroke and he said he smoked Crack and drank a pint of whisky every day but he walked normally in the same room was a pastor paralyzed could talk sit up and eat from his stroke

[@vivivivi5179]

非常 激励

[@jazziewazie]

FEBRUARY 2018 to June 6, 2018 MANOR CARE HERE VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON MY SPEECH WAS SO LOW PARALYZED RIGHT SIDE FOOT TO SHOULDER I WANT TO WALK AGAIN MY FACEBOOK JASMINE JAVIER FACEBOOK

[@knuftobor]

Jasmine, I had several strokes at once right after heart surgery, ischemic & hemorrhagic strokes. Started rehab 3 months later in February, I was walking without any cannot walker in 3 months for about 3 minutes. Now walking 30 minutes a day and sometimes over an hour & jog for a moment. Read the book "Stronger After Stroke" that explains treatment for different issues. It sounds like you will need speech therapy like me. Unfortunately mine vocal cords were damaged by the tracheostomy but if yours are intact I'm sure they will come back& recover. Just don't give up.

[@henryhawkins1194]

Keep working hard, don't give up.

[@mpampistsotsos3629]

How long you took recovery