I think I just have different preferences here than you do. One of the first mods I went after in Skyrim was about adding animations to potions, making them heal over time too. I also stopped food from healing.
I don’t have issues with the healing system, I don’t find the fights to be too hard, and can get away long enough to pop a potion and be ready to immediately defend. I respect that every one has different preferences for difficulty.
I just enjoy the added tension and immersion I get out of it