If it happens, it's going to be a long time in any event. But it's nice to think about . . .
If all goes well, I bet they start at least walking him outside before too long. He's gonna need to move. Boredom will drive him nutty if nothing else. It will be a heart in the throat moment the first time they unsnap the lead and let him go in a paddock. "Will he go?" "If he does, will it hold?"