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October 2018 - Newsletter Video Blog Summary

October 2018 - Newsletter Video Blog Summary

October 2018

This October I had my second rotator cuff surgery at

the American Hospital Dubai.

Many thanks to the nursing staff for their care and support.

My Fairtrade journey was tweeted by Chief Executive of the World Fairtrade Organization Enrich Sahan and

Michael Sarcauga. 

I was nominated for a Social Impact Award by Anj Handa at Inspiring Women Change makers, UK.

 

 

What is a Rotator Cuff Tear/Injury?

Definition and Video/s

What is a rotator cuff and tear?

 

What is a frozen shoulder?

 

 

Rotator Cuff Surgery at the American Hospital Dubai, UAE

Week 1 -  Monday 1st October 2018 at the American Hospital Dubai, UAE

Sabeena Ahmed before rotator cuff left shoulder surgery at the American Hospital Dubai October 1st 2018

Me sedated before my second awful rotator cuff left shoulder surgery at the American Hospital Dubai, October 1st 2018

 

After two rotator cuff surgeries I thought I'd share my experience.

My first surgery was relatively easy and the healing process slow but steady.

My second surgery has been far more challenging and difficult. 

The pain has been constant preventing me from having a good nights sleep.

I have struggled with pain management.

 Pain relief tablets for my shoulder surgery October 2018

I weaned myself off Co-Codamol, Ibruprofen, and Tramal after the first 4 days of surgery. These tablets cause severe constipation, nausea and drowsiness. 

The pain has been so intense I cried myself to sleep from exhaustion.

It was recommended by my orthopedic surgeon Dr Toma's Nau that I complete a course of Suplasyn injections to rejuvenate muscle tissue.

Suplasyn injections for my shoulder surgery experimental - October 2018

The first course was injected in both shoulders during my second surgery.

The symptoms of these injections have been intense pain, sleep deprivation, sweating and hot flushes. 

 

Alternative medicine and therapy

Deep Heat patches have been a God send.

Deep Heat patches pain relief for my shoulder surgery

Panadol Joint pain capsules have worked well dulling pain for up to 4 hours.

Infrared Massager has revigorated circulation in my shoulder reducing pain for a few hours.

In-fared Heat massager -  pain relief for my shoulder surgery

I am hoping to attend Acupuncture sessions in the future and will keep you updated.

Physiotherapy sessions will be conducted once my pain levels decrease.

MORE UPDATES TO FOLLOW...

 

WFTO Tweets My Fairtrade Journey

Sabeena Ahmed fair trade campaigner, educator and social entrepreneur founder of The Little Fair Trade Shop

I was very grateful when Chief Executive of the World Fair Trade Organization Enrich Sahan and Communications Manager Michael Sarcauga tweeted my fairtrade journey blog.

Thank you for supporting the Fair Trade movement of the United Arab Emirates.

You can  read the tweet here

  

 

Nominated for Social Impact Award at the Inspiring Women Change makers Awards

Sabeena Ahmed and The Little Fair Trade Shop - LOVE sign modelling the totally bobbles pink fair trade breast cancer bag

This month I am honoured to be nominated for the Social Impact Award at the Inspiring Women Change makers Awards UK 2018.

Many thanks and success to Anj Handa Founder of Inspiring Women Change makers for supporting me.

You can read her tweet here. 

 

Thank you reading my blog and supporting fair trade wherever you are.

Sabeena X

 

Further Reading and Links

Rotator Cuff

Frozen Shoulder

American Hospital Dubai

WFTO

My Fairtrade Journey

Inspiring Women Change makers Awards 





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May 2024 - Newsletter Video Blog Summary
May 2024 - Newsletter Video Blog Summary

This month my right shoulder is still very painful and I have struggled to record this vlog and type this blog.

Despite my pain I managed to edit my Fairtrade Ramadan 2024 video.

I happy to announce that I completed my 12th year participating in the Six Items Challenge 2024 with Labour Behind The Label.

I hope to upload videos of my Six Items Challenge 2024 when I feel better.

Translation in Urdu

اردو میں ترجمہ


اس مہینے میرے دائیں کندھے میں اب بھی بہت درد ہے اور میں نے اس بلاگ کو ٹائپ کرنے کے لیے بہت جدوجہد کی ہے۔

اپنی تکلیف کے باوجود میں اپنی فیئر ٹریڈ رمضان 2024 ویڈیو ایڈٹ اور پوسٹ کرنے میں کامیاب رہی 

مجھے یہ اعلان کرتے ہوئے خوشی ہو رہی ہے کہ میں نے لیبر کے پیچھے لیبر کے ساتھ سکس آئٹمز چیلنج 2024 میں حصہ لیتے ہوئے اپنا 12 واں سال مکمل کر لیا ہے۔

مجھے امید ہے کہ جب میں بہتر محسوس کرونگی  تو اپنے سکس آئٹمز چیلنج 2024 کی ویڈیوز اپ لوڈ کرونگی ۔

 

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World Fair Trade Day 2024, ۲۰۲۴ ورلڈ فیئر ٹریڈ ڈے with Sabeena Z Ahmed
World Fair Trade Day 2024, ۲۰۲۴ ورلڈ فیئر ٹریڈ ڈے with Sabeena Z Ahmed

This year the World Fair Trade Day was observed on the 11th May 2024.

The World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) theme was ''Business Revolution.''

This year I was unable to record a video in English or Urdu but did manage to handwrite a poster in English and Urdu.

Translation in Urdu

اس سال عالمی منصفانہ تجارت کا دن 11 مئی 2024 کو منایا گیا۔

ورلڈ فیئر ٹریڈ آرگنائزیشن (WFTO) کا تھیم ''بزنس ریوولوٹن'' تھا۔

اس سال میں انگریزی یا اردو میں ویڈیو ریکارڈ  نہیں کر سکی لیکن انگریزی اور اردو میں پوسٹر ہاتھ سے لکھنے میں کامیاب رہی۔

 

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World Cancer Day 2024 ورلڈ کینسر ڈے (Engish and Urdu) with Sabeena Z Ahmed
World Cancer Day 2024 ورلڈ کینسر ڈے (Engish and Urdu) with Sabeena Z Ahmed

This World Cancer Day 2024 I  hand wrote the poster in Urdu and English and posted it to my Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn Profiles.

I attended a sisters only art therapy workshop with my sister Irem, this workshop was organised by The Muslim Bereavement Support Service.

Due to my own going shoulder issues I have struggled with my right shoulder to type this blog has been painful to type.

اس ورلڈ کینسر ڈے 2024 میں میں نے ہاتھ سے پوسٹر اردو اور انگریزی میں لکھا اور اسے اپنے X، Facebook اور LinkedIn پروفائلز پر پوسٹ کیا۔

میں نے اپنی بہن ارم کے ساتھ ایک سسٹرس اونلی آرٹ تھراپی ورکشاپ میں شرکت کی، یہ ورکشاپ دی مسلم بیریومنٹ سپورٹ سروس نے منعقد کی تھی۔

میرے اپنے کندھے کے مسائل کی وجہ سے میں نے اپنے دائیں کندھے سے ٹائپ کرنے کے لئے جدوجہد کی ہے اس بلاگ کو ٹائپ کرنا تکلیف دہ رہا ہے۔

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