I was sleeved on Tues. 6/4/13. The surgery and recovery for me was less than 1&1/2 hours. Within 2 hours I started walking. It was painful but got easier ever time I walked. I came home today. I've been sipping all day and even got 3oz of yogurt in and a shake. Hurts still but not as bad as it did by any means. We got this