Stroke can affect patients in a wide variety of ways. Some patients may not even recognize they are having a stroke, while others may become disabled and no longer be able to live without the help of a breathing machine and a feeding tube. Most individuals who experience a stroke will be discharged with some degree of impaired motor function, language skills, physical/mental coordination, or vision. While each patient’s experience may be different to some degree, these points may give you an idea of what to expect after a stroke.