OK, this is better late than never, but I managed to talk to my friend today and he apologized for not having responded to my email about how it was for him when he donated. He then sent me this reply.

My donation was from my hip bones and it was under general anesthesia. I was sore for about 3 days, but they give you percocet for the pain. After that it was off to the races. Best part the food at the hospital that I had after the donation! Steak and Lobster and nice desert and a glass of wine! Yes, in a hospital. The staff was great and the procedure was a piece of cake. In fact I did it twice and have been a match for a third, but they found someone else after they discovered that I had already donated twice. Life is the greatest gift there is and giving bone marrow to help someone else live longer or have a shot at achieving their dreams is a wonderful feeling. Maybe this will sum it up. I wrote it!

PLASTIC COOLER: $22
HELICOPTER RIDE: $14,000
DELIVERING THE GIFT OF LIFE: PRICELESS!!!!!!!

THERE ARE SOME THINGS MONEY CAN'T BUY. FOR EVERYTHING ELSE WE JUST HAVE EACH OTHER. DONATE BONE MARROW TODAY! THE LIFE YOU SAVE MATTERS.

hope this helps