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 and tear?
What is a frozen shoulder?
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.
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.
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.
Deep Heat patches have been a God send.
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.
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...
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.
Meet Sabeena @thelilfairtrade, one of the many people that inspire us! She’s a staunch Fair Trade supporter, and our voice in the Gulf region! Let’s experience her journey through her inspiring blog https://t.co/KQvcjhLlJ4 #FairTrade #InspiringWomen pic.twitter.com/733E1zdw8t
— World Fair Trade Organization (@WFTO_FairTrade) October 20, 2018
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.
Meet Sabeena Ahmed, Founder of @thelilfairtrade, which supports highly-skilled artisans, suppliers & manufacturers of #fairtrade & naturally recycled products. She's a nominee in the Social Impact Star category of our Igniting Inspiration Awards #IWC18https://t.co/XSFut2OZ3Y
— Inspiring Women Changemakers (@WmnChangemakers) October 31, 2018
Thank you reading my blog and supporting fair trade wherever you are.
Sabeena X
Inspiring Women Change makers Awards
My right shoulder is still very painful and inflamed again and I have struggled to type this blog.
Despite my pain I managed to attend a webinar and record videos about PIE Community members expressing an interest to join.
I celebrated World Cancer Day 2024 by creating a poster in Urdu and English.
I participated in a School for Social Entrepreneur webinar with Chris Hines MBE.
Translation in Urdu
My sister sent me links to webinars about Great Mental Health Day which took place 26th January 2024.
I am grateful to all the guest speakers and trainers who took time out of their busy schedules to talk about Suicide Prevention, Bereavement and Write to Speak Your Poetry.
Translation in Urdu
میری بہن نے مجھے عظیم دماغی صحت کے دن کے بارے میں ویبینرز کے لنکس بھیجے جو 26 جنوری 2024 کو ہوا تھا۔
میں ان تمام مہمان مقررین اور ٹرینرز کا مشکور ہوں جنہوں نے اپنے مصروف شیڈول میں سے وقت نکال کر خودکشی کی روک تھام، سوگ اور اپنی شاعری لکھنے کے بارے میں بات کی۔
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all my fair trade friends and family around the world.
My right shoulder is still very painful and inflamed again and I have struggled to type this blog.
Despite my pain I managed to attend a webinar and record videos about PIE Community members expressing an interest to join.
I joined a couple of sessions about Mental Health and Suicide Training.
These sessions were organised by THRIVE LDN.
Translation in Urdu
نیا سال مبارک ہو!
دنیا بھر میں میرے تمام منصفانہ تجارتی دوستوں اور اہل خانہ کو نیا سال مبارک ہو۔
میرا دایاں کندھا اب بھی بہت تکلیف دہ ہے اور دوبارہ سوجن ہے اور میں نے اس بلاگ کو ٹائپ کرنے کے لیے جدوجہد کی ہے۔
اپنی تکلیف کے باوجود میں ایک ویبنار میں شرکت کرنے اور کمیونٹی کے ممبران کے بارے میں ویڈیوز ریکارڈ کرنے میں کامیاب ہو گی جو اس میں شامل ہونے میں دلچسپی کا اظہار کرتے ہیں۔
میں دماغی صحت اور خودکشی کی تربیت کے بارے میں کچھ سیشنز میں شامل ہوے۔
ان سیشنز کا اہتمام THRIVE LDN نے کیا تھا۔
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