Has anyone done it or know anyone who has?
How much of a pain in the ass is it and does it hurt any? I’m pretty good with pain so as long as it’s not completely agonizing I’d be fine with it.
I know you initially just get your blood tested and then if someone needed it they’d call you from the international registry right?
Someone told me there was a short hospital stay and they have to put you out when you donate. Is this true?
i heard its a very very painful
It says that they put you out when they do it. How can it be that painful?
after words.
and i HATE being put out… i get soo sick from it
The short version:
My brother in law donated for my wife. He went through about 5 days of injections which makes the marrow travel to your blood stream. The shots do cause some bone pain for a few days. They then hook you up, remove blood, filter it and put it back into you. They end up with a small bag.
As far as I am concerned, it is a small bit of discomfort knowing you could potentially save a life. The person most likely getting it is in a lot worse pain than you will be.
EDIT: I just read what that link above provides. There was no needle involved or anesthesia. It is strictly like giving blood. No hospital stay etc.