3 month checkup this week. Dr said come back if anything seems wrong and don't jog for exercise, which isn't a problem.
I'm glad I had this done. I still need to get more flexibility but I've got more than I had. No limp anymore. No pain. Friends tell me I seem taller and not all gimpy and hunched over looking. I've spent more time in the shop, can wrestle with the kids, and throwing a baseball doesn't mean I'll be hurting he next day.
Thanks to all for the advice and encouragement in this thread.