Mm. I've wondered the same. If my death felt long because of my decision or if it was simply the nature of death.

[ he knows the answer to this one, at least. ]

Your body will never completely settle. You won't be at full strength, and you'll gradually weaken. As time goes on, things like regeneration will peter out, and your senses will dull. eventually you'll go into a coma-like state, in stasis until you get blood.