My highest weight was 476lbs. I lost 130lbs prior to surgery (6 months) and was sleeved on November 27th (surgery weight: 345). I have lost 25lbs since surgery (today: 320).
Best decision ever. Can honestly say I had no pain or nausea. At all. Listen to your body, go slow, walk as much as you can and as soon as they will let you out of bed! Progressed to a soft diet yesterday.
Worst part was the sore throat, not being able to have any liquids to soothe said throat and the port coming out.
Best of luck to you! Hoping to lose 160 more pounds. I am almost halfway there! (I'm 5'11'' by the way).