I'm 16 years post surgery, and I have no complaints. Yes, my frequency is higher than I would wish, but I am healthy and can fully participate in life, like I did pre-UC. You seen to be a ways out from surgery and I would expect you wouldn't have to know where bathrooms are when you are out and about. I did that, but only when I had UC. If you still have urgency I think that should be addressed. Most of us can hold it for quite a while, not like when UC was active. Have you been scoped recently?
Sue