You decide whether to donate. After being fully informed about the donor experience, you make the decision with the support of your friends and loved ones about whether or not to become a donor. The marrow collection process is a surgical procedure that occurs in a hospital operating room while you receive regional or general anesthesia. Part of your marrow is removed from the back of your pelvic bone using sterile needles and syringes. You should recover quickly from the procedure.
Most donors have some bone pain and aches for several days or a few weeks.
Your marrow naturally replenishes itself within four to six weeks. We appreciate your comments, compliments, and questions. Click here to e-mail us. All Rights Reserved. Users of this site are subject to our User Agreement .