I'm about 3.5 months out from takedown, and I'm amazed at how great I feel. I was so sick for a year--had to go on medical leave, couldn't leave the house without having an accident (or fearing one), couldn't take care of my daughter the way I wanted to. Now I'm back at work, planning a long road trip next week to go to a conference, and have taken my daughter to the beach, Disneyland, and baseball games all since my last surgery. I eat pretty much whatever I want (still haven't tried corn or popcorn), I have a glass of wine with dinner, and go to the bathroom about 4-6 times a day. I do usually wake up at night to go, but this is about my only complaint.
The surgeries are hard (I had minor complications after each one), but worth it. I also know that I could develop problems at any time, but so far I'm so grateful for the surgery.
Good luck with your decision!