I'm 17 and I live in West Jefferson, Ohio. (Not sure if where I live really matters.) I weigh probably somewhere around 130 pounds and I am a little over 5'4''. My questions are not about whether or not I'm eligible, so I'll get on with it.

I've had blood taken at the Doctors office a few times. It wasn't an enjoyable experience, but I easily dealt with it. Is donating blood different than having your blood taken at the Doctors office? You have to give more blood when you donate, don't you? I can somewhat deal with the needle pricking my arm, but I don't like the fact that I can feel the blood being "sucked" out of my arm. Do you think I would be able to deal with the "pain" of donating blood?

I'll appreciate any other information you'd like to give, along with you answering my questions.


Thank you.