@hdillon7, Congratulations on your recent liver transplant. I know that you are thrilled about the good labs and test results!
My transplant was 14 years ago at Mayo Rochester. I had to laugh at your comment... "please don't tell then that I have been "through a major surgery. I know that;..." I remember that one quite well! The one that I get now is, "You mean you still have to take those medicines? You look so well?"
Related to your pain, I notice that any slight twinge of pain or even a twitch in the area of my liver transplant or my kidney transplant draws my attention. Currently, I am post cataract surgery and my full attention is on anything that is left eye or vision related. You are absolutely correct about listening to your body! I learned real quickly that over-doing meant discomfort, pain, or tiredness. I also learned since my transplant that healing, for me, took longer than pretransplant. For instance, if I get a cold, or a cut, or a bruise, or a sprain,...it takes me longer to heal. If doctor says 10 days, I can plan on 2 weeks. I hope that your pain which is likely part of healing will become less. I hope that one day you will suddenly realize that you don't hurt anymore!

Your rambling is good! I like to call it, "Sharing your experience" .
What is something you would like to share with someone who is currently waiting for a liver transplant?