I am 3 weeks out and was told by my doctor that I would not even know that I had the surgery after some time. In other words my body will learn to live with the small stomach and that's it. Being heavy is much more dangerous and limiting that having a smaller tummy. I do not miss my 80% of the tummy gone. I am happy and at the same time loosing the weight. Good luck to you.
Congratulations! You did it. So did I on the 25th of June. I am only 12 days out and loving my sleeve. Enjoy! and keep taking the liquids and your protein.
I had my surgery on the 25th of June and I tell you these doctors really know how to manage the pain. They will give you enough pain medications that you won't feel much or any at all. (At least I was just fine with the very little pain that I had) and also remember it gets better by hour - every day. Good luck to you.