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===Impact=== | ===Impact=== | ||
The fourth stroke proved life-altering for Jack, as it permanently impaired his right side, turning his right arm into a paperweight while forcing him to waddle to get around (A later attempt at a 5K run ended in [[Jack and health#chilles tendon blowout|total fucking disaster]]). In the announcement, Jack acknowledged that he could no longer write or type efficiently, and relied heavily on his left hand for daily activities. Additionally, Jack now appeared to rely on Tammy to drive him around to fast food places for ''[[Jack on the Go]]''; however, limited evidence does point to Jack still being able to drive occassionally, such as a March 2022 Wendy's review in which Jack is seen parked alone without her.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5GG_xQbkEE</ref> | The fourth stroke proved life-altering for Jack, as it permanently impaired his right side, turning his right arm into a paperweight while forcing him to waddle to get around (A later attempt at a 5K run ended in [[Jack and health#chilles tendon blowout|total fucking disaster]]). In the announcement, Jack acknowledged that he could no longer write or type efficiently, and relied heavily on his left hand for daily activities. Additionally, Jack now appeared to rely on Tammy to drive him around to fast food places for ''[[Jack on the Go]]''; however, limited evidence does point to Jack still being able to drive occassionally, such as a March 2022 Wendy's review in which Jack is seen parked alone without her.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5GG_xQbkEE</ref> | ||
===Recovery=== | |||
Shortly after the stroke, Jack picked up [[Jack and diets#Keto|keto]], a gimmick diet used to treat epilepsy in children (but not adults!).<ref>https://www.epilepsy.com/treatment/dietary-therapies/ketogenic-diet</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2MtWCGs1N0RI9y4Q1RkSVTVMCLCdihCI</ref> Jack's following of keto was largely seen as half-assed, and made no difference both in weight and limb recovery. | |||
Additionally, Jack was treated to several arm therapy gadgets by the company Saebo. This included the SaeboStretch, a set of straps that keep your arm straight;<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB6TaPwt2jU</ref> the Mirror Box, an illusion device designed to trick your affected arm into moving by the user looking at a mirror image of their healthy arm;<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZTOjdoXhVo</ref>, and the SaeboStim Pro, a glove that electrifies your affected arm to further stimulate it.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDo19YD0maw</ref> This again appeared to have made no difference. | |||
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Jack returned home on 4 April 2023,<ref>https://kiwifarms.st/threads/jack-russell-scalfani-cooking-with-jack-jack-on-the-go-show-jakatak.13468/post-15936453</ref> uploading a video on 8 April outlining the events of the stroke and the immediate aftermath.<ref name="StrokeUpdate"/> In this video, framing the ordeal as a learning experience while simultaneously downplaying its severity, Jack emphasised that he was allowed occasional outings and had resumed making content.<ref name="StrokeUpdate"/> | Jack returned home on 4 April 2023,<ref>https://kiwifarms.st/threads/jack-russell-scalfani-cooking-with-jack-jack-on-the-go-show-jakatak.13468/post-15936453</ref> uploading a video on 8 April outlining the events of the stroke and the immediate aftermath.<ref name="StrokeUpdate"/> In this video, framing the ordeal as a learning experience while simultaneously downplaying its severity, Jack emphasised that he was allowed occasional outings and had resumed making content.<ref name="StrokeUpdate"/> | ||
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Since this stroke, Jack has been mostly relegated to mobility scooters, and is often escorted by Tammy in a wheelchair to get around during his daily activities. He seems to have suffered further nerve damage, both with his right eye and his throat. Additionally, his speech has become noticeably more slurred than before; confirming on a 23 October 2023 livestream that he had been diagnosed with a paralyzed vocal chord.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYkQNTZSH1g</ref> | |||
===Gallery=== | ===Gallery=== | ||