I've recently started playing Skyrim again, starting a new game. Been playing on expert since I went into the keep at Helgen, I'm at level 11 I think now.
I'm not doing too bad, I'll die every now and then but most times I can hold my own. I'm actually doing better than I thought, since I'm only using an Imperial sword and Penitus Oculatus armor. Which is the same rating as Imperial light armor, so I'm still running around with tutorial gear basically. I may bump it up to Master when I'm higher level and got good enchantments.
I can only fight in first person also, have done since Oblivion. If I fight in third person, I'm swinging like a mad man. Also since I'm on expert every hit and dodge counts, so I can't afford to mess up a fight.