Pontine Ischemic Stroke | Shamarah Giannetto

Shamarah Gianetto was 46 and a mom of a 5-year-old when she experienced a Pontine Ischemic Stroke. Listen to her story here. Facebook<br /> Instagram Highlights: 01:06 Introduction<br /> 02:24 The initial pontine ischemic stroke Symptoms<br /> 14:55 What’s changed since the Pontine Ischemic stroke?<br /> 24:28 The physical, mental, and emotional recovery<br /> 29:33 Keeping track of your recovery<br /> 34:27 The Benefits of Yoga for stroke recovery<br /> 44:27 Dealing with mental fatigue<br /> 51:32 Recovery mindset is a gift<br /> 1:04:51 The importance of time management<br /> 1:10:51 Becoming more observant and curious Transcript: Shamarah Giannetto 00:00<br /> And of course, I wasn’t able to parent the same. I’m still not. I haven’t been working I’m set to go back in June. They gave me six months, and again physical recovery has been great physical therapists were wonderful to work with for me, it was kind of a lifesaver and kept me out of depression because I was working toward something. But now it’s the mental part and the brain is, as you know, I’ve listened to your podcast. It’s much slower to recover. And so it’s kind of just, I’m learning to be patient very much against my will. Intro 00:54<br /> This is the Recovery after Stroke podcast. With Bill Gasiamis, helping you navigate recovery after stroke. Introduction – Shamarah Giannetto <br /> Bill Gasiamis 01:06<br /> Hello, and welcome to episode 255 of the Recovery After Stroke podcast. My guest today is Shamarah Gianneto, who experienced a pontine ischemic stroke as a mum of a five-year-old when she was 46 years old. Shamarah Gianneto welcome to the podcast. Shamarah Giannetto 01:25<br /> Thank you. Bill Gasiamis 01:26<br /> Thank you for being here. You are a trooper, thank you for getting up so early. After I’ve mucked up the times, and got you here at the crack of dawn. I know it’s a test. I’m not attempting to test you. But thank you for taking up the challenge. Shamarah Giannetto 01:43<br /> It is a challenge. I don’t think I’ve been this early since I had a baby. Bill Gasiamis 01:48<br /> Fair enough. Tell me a little bit about what happened to you. Shamarah Giannetto 01:54<br /> In December of 2023, December 14, I was at work and was chatting with my office mates. And one of my office mates is an 80s Rock Band. And so we were talking about new songs that she wants to cover. And I was playing a song and kind of bobbing my head like this when I felt a pop in the back of my neck. The initial pontine ischemic stroke Symptoms Shamarah Giannetto 02:24<br /> And I had been deadlifting previous days. And so I thought oh my gosh, it’s a neck injury from lifting weights. But my left side immediately went numb. I stood up, I was dizzy, kind of confused, and my voice changed right away. And I thought something was wrong. Shamarah Giannetto 02:48<br /> And s