Glad to hear things went well. I got my back whittled on in two places about 25 years ago, and it worked- - - -sort of! At least my right leg usually goes where I think its supposed to when I walk since then. I can sit, drive, or stand VERY upright for hours at a a time now- - - -just don't bend over, even a little bit! Most of my shop work, automotive, gunsmithing, or machining is done from a tall stool these days. I'll let the young sprouts lean over a fender and remove/install the parts! The treadmill will be your friend for walking, especially if there's a good show on TV to mitigate the boredom of trudging along without the scenery ever changing. (sort of like being anything but the lead dog on a Yukon sled team!)
