Glen....
I'm pleased the results were favorable this time....
As I grew older..I faced other health issues not related to alcohol.
I'm glad I no longer had to be concerned about my past drinking.
I had enough to deal with without those former issues.
BTW....all my urges to drink did leave rather quickly ..about 2 months into AA recovery. Like you I had been a long time drinker.
this link has some interesting info IMO
Post Acute Withdrawl - Relapse Prevention Specialists - TLC The Living Center
Yes you to can win over alcohol..we can and do recover.