Hi Maddy! I’ll be moving into Korea House in the upcoming school year and your videos have been so helpful! I was wondering if the floors in Korea house are single gendered or co-ed? And my room ends in a 42 so do you perhaps know which way the window will be facing because I’m super curious!
Hi Maddy!! I am an incoming first year Fac. Of Sci student (UBC Batch '28) from Philippines. Thank you for an informative video! This really helped me (and inspired to take scie one!) a lot to plan out my timetable. It's actually exciting for my part <33
my curve back in the early 70,s was a 80 degre curve. i had a herrington rod put in, i was 15 now i am 67 .the prosesure was the worse,read up on how it was done in the early 70,s
Hi Maddy, I would like to connect with you how you feel after spine surgery. Both of my girls diagnosed with severe scoliosis. They were really scared and didn’t want to do surgery. Scheduled surgery in early June 2024. Can you give me an advice? Did you happy or regret doing the surgery? Thanks
I understand that it really depends on which vertebrae get fused but it was still so reassuring hearing and seeing you showcase your mobility post surgery. Thanks for sharing this!
I have mild scoliosis, but I have extreme muscle imbalance since birth. Doctors in germany are bullshit and always said „yeahh its normal lol just come every year“ . Im glad hearing you talk about your situations it makes me happy.
In 2016 I got diagnosed with scoliosis the first orthopedic doctor I went to told me I needed a brace because I wasn’t quite severe enough for surgery I did that for almost 2 years I hated it so much it hurt and didnt help so we got a second opinion he said wow your first doctor should have never suggested a brace you need surgery because I was 15 they made me wait a few months so my growth plates could finish growing in the meantime I went to the chiropractor a few times but then I had a spinal fusion that was 12 hrs long and the next day they wanted me to start walking I went home three days later and immediately started physical therapy and I did that off and on for two years the only reason I did physical therapy that long was because my joints and muscles weren’t used to my back being straight so that caused major issue that made me need to stay in physical therapy longer I don’t do physical therapy anymore but sometimes I still feel like I should because rarely I still have knee and hip pains
Hi, your story is similar to one of my daughter. Both of my daughters diagnosed with scoliosis. My eldest one is too late to do braces. Same with my second girl. The pediatric doctor recommended to do spine surgery. But some of the people like the chiropractors & some of my friends don’t recommend spine surgery because it’s very invasive especially my girls are still young. 18 & 13. Did you happy that you did a surgery? Or regret? How was your mobility? Can you still bend? My daughters love dancing and they are scared that after surgery, they will lose the mobility or be able to be flexible
@@LindsayTu no I do not regret the surgery I can’t go to chiropractors anymore now that I have the rods in my back however I had my surgery 6 years ago and since then there has been more research and better treatment plans like I know this one surgery they have materials that they use that allow the child to continue growing and not have to worry about more surgeries or anything like that but because of when I had my surgery I had to wait until I was done growing so I wouldn’t have to have more surgeries or anything my mobility is pretty much the same and no difference but I do still get joint pains and aches after doing to much physical activity which isn’t ideal but I work on it by continuing physical therapy but again since I’ve had my surgery there are a lot better options that allow kids to continue growing normally
@@PiperFrech Thank you so much for your reply. The girls will have second opinion next week. My 18 yos daughter felt anxious because she didn’t want to do surgery. She thinks she is fine and doesn’t need a surgery. Her chiropractor kinda giving her a hope that with proper treatment, the curve will get better. Is it true? If it’s true, then most scoliosis people will get chiro treatment that less invasive than doing surgery. May I ask, is it you or your parents who want to do surgery?
@@LindsayTu honestly if she’s already 18 and done growing there’s not much that will help the curve aside from a form of surgery and no it was not my parents choice it was my choice I hated the pain I hated the braces and having to sit out of my sports so even though the surgery and its recovery was really hard I wouldn’t have it any other way because even though I still have joint issues I have zero back problems and still have pretty much complete normal flexibility which is what I needed to keep doing the things I love
Hi, your story sounds a little like mine, it’s nice to know that I’m not alone. I haven’t actually HAD the surgery yet tho, if you have any tips pls share if u can, but thanks ☺️. You put me at ease :)
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I will start by saying I had L3-T10 ish fused - only about 6 vertebrae. My range of motion is pretty great! It is important to note there is a difference between flexibility and mobility. I can bend over and touch my toes because I am flexible. I can do a hula hoop motion with my hips just fine because I have mobility. I specifically can't bend the section of my spine that is fused. So if I try to do the cobra yoga move... it hurts and it does not work. Certain movements don't work because of the fusion, but I have not found an activity that I can't do because of it! It's all about learning how you move!
Hi! I’ve finally found out my curves. I have three 29 - 55 and 43 I’ve been offered surgery but because I’m in pain I need to have an MRI. Afterwards I can decide if I want the surgery. Did you have an mri? To look for “abnormalities”? Thanks!
Hi! Oh my goodness - I can imagine the discomfort you must feel. I did have an MRI - they are standard practice if you have back surgery (at least in North America_ because your surgeon needs a really good idea of what is happening with your spine as well as your spinal cord. The MRI helps to check if your spinal cord is compromised. It really just gives your surgical team the best possible picture of what is happening with your spine!
My back is great! Every now and then when I over exert it, it gets a little sore but that is the same for anyone, back surgery or not. I have really great range of motion - I can bend over, touch my toes, bend to the side as well. Keep in mind, though, that being able to bend over/touch your toes has a LOT to do with flexibility. I know people that have not had spinal fusion and they can't touch their toes. It depends! I can sit wherever I want to.
@@MaddyAvery happy to hear this .. Maddy how was your recovery??after how many days of surgery you were completely alright??? Has it any effect on sexual life???
I have a whole video on my scoliosis experience on my channel I recommend you watch. I address many of your concerns and answer questions in that video.@@annuaan
That's tough because it really depends so much on my class load, work, social outings, how busy the term is... I typically studied for a total of 3-6 hours outside of class time. Keep in mind I am in my 5th year and things are slowing down a bit!
I lived through the Loma Prieta quake and still live on the Hayward fault I need to go through it and get rid of stuff that is no longer useful or is outdated and make sure we have fresh things including backups of our current prescriptions
a prepared queen for the eventual apocalypse 🫡 I have recurring dreams about packing my bag really fast for some emergency so it is kind of cool to see someone action it!
I love the content that you provided in the video! I do think there are a few things that you could possibly add to the emergency kit that may help in the event of infrastructure failure. It may be good to include something like puncture-resistant gloves or a solar-power power bank/panels to carry around for long-term requirements. Otherwise, it's great that you're taking an initative to provide more awareness with an increase in natural disasters (forest fires, flooding, etc.) that's happening around the world!
Well thank ya kindly! Definitely agree with you - there have been some products I have been eyeing for a while that I have yet to add to my kit. This is just the start of what I hope will be a very well stocked emergency kit.
Thanks so much for watching everyone! If you are looking for informational resources go check out Part 1 of this mini-series: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WcpJqoyjpDA.html
Hi Maddy! I hope winter break has be super restful! I was wondering how to calculate my average. I am in my senior year but I haven't taken all my grade 12 courses yet since my school does the semester system. Do you possibly have an idea of how I could calculate it? Thanks!
Omg your Roman Empire?? That is crazy to think you have been here since you were 13!! Congratulations on finishing your finals!! Chem 121 and Biol 112 are no joke 👏🏼
Seeing you upload makes me so happy :) I remember I had emailed you to read my personal profile 4 years ago and you gave me so much confidence when I started to apply. Thank you for everything ~ I'm super excited for the future of this channel!
Your videos helped me so much through the application cycle and my first year! I'm now a fourth year student almost finished with my double major degree.
Hello Maddy! I was wondering, should I make several personal profiles based on answering the questions? So, I mean, It's like 1 question, 1 personal profile? is it like that? Im waiting for your quick respond please :') Imma apply for the next year. Means, the deadline of the application is on 15th January
@@MaddyA Oh! so it's like for example you answer 1 question in one paragraph, and then the other paragraph answering the other questions till it become YOUR personal profile?
Hi! My plans have changed a lot over the years - medicine is no longer my goal. I am doing a BSc in Nutritional Sciences and then a Masters in Business Management. Considering Naturopathic Medicine but we shall see!
This you would need to double check with the advising team of the faculty you intend to apply to. To my knowledge, all credits successfully completed in high school are usually accepted.
Hi. I'm just starting my Personal Profile. Quick question: if I include what my accomplishments and what I've learnt from them in my response to this question, wouldn't I be repeating myself when I get to the extracurricular portion of the personal profile?
Great question - the extra curricular section of the personal profile (if I remember correctly) only gives you about 50 words to describe each activity. If there is one or two you want to talk about more in depth then go for it! I would not dedicate this whole question to talking about extracurriculars are, though. They can be part of it, but it may be more fitting to address them in a different question.
Hey. Thank you for the reply to my question, but I don’t think you understood it. I asked this because in this video, you advised us to answer the question "what have you done, what have you learned and how has that made you who you are today?" ( 2:38 ).
@@davinaelesin4237 This section is very different from the extracurricular section so in theory, you shouldn't be repeating yourself. You can certainly speak to some of your extracurricular experiences in the "what have you done, what have you learned and how has that made you who you are today?" section if they have in fact contributed to your growth. The extracurricular section doesn't give you space to dive deep or reflect in the same way. Not sure if that clears things up? Not sure how else to answer your question. Keep in mind the personal profile may have changed in the past 4 years so best to check UBC's website for any major changes!
Hey! I am getting my spinal fusion in a couple of weeks and your video really really helps me with my fears and worries about surgery. Just wanted to say thanks for making this video, your positive attitude is inspiring and helps me realize that I am also excited to not live in pain anymore. :-)
hey maddy, i just want to say thank you for sharing your experience because it has allowed me to finally relate to someone! I currently have a similar curve to you prior surgery, except I have no upper curve, just a 50 degree lumbar curve. I don't really have any pain when sitting, but when I am standing or walking for more than half an hour my back starts to get very sore and achy. I will also be having T10 - L4 fused in the coming months which is quite daunting, but you have made me have a more positive outlook on it. I do have two questions though: 1. have your hips and waist become symmetrical, 2. have you had any pain at all since the surgery? Once again, it is wonderful to have someone to finally relate to! 💗
Hi Jade! So glad this has been a source of comfort and connection for you :) To answer your q's: 1. Since surgery my hips are nearly symmetrical! There are natural imbalances in my body and my spine is not absolutely 100% perfectly straight, but that said, it is SO much better (curve is less than 8 degrees now). 2. I experience mild discomfort if I over exert my back or try to twist/bend it in ways it can't. I can go hiking all day with a heavy pack and feel pretty dang good, or weight lift and be okay. So much of it is learning how to live with a fused spine, but overall, there hasn't been much pain or discomfort to stop me from doing anything really!
haha it was the same for me! i was in high school at the time and was so stressed about missing school! my pain was okay though so i went back after 2 weeks - definitely important to prioritize recovery and listening to your body!
I have 6 subjects too in Nursing 🙏😭 needed this. I am freaking out w/ Microbiology, A&P 1&2, Pharmacology , MT, Nutrition, now thinking of adding up Pathophysiology so help me GOD. Thank you 🙏
