Congratulations indeed - better out than in!
Paddy used to bring up quite a few hairballs, yet his coat was always immaculate, and only semi-long haired.
At least we can groom Moray again now he's had his coat reduced, and he loves the blue rubber True pet mitt we got (after initially reacting with shock and hissing). He dribbles and purrs like crazy when we produce that now and start grooming him with it.