@n227rv
I was not willing to accept the lifestyle changes you point out that surgery would likely present. My surgeon advised that I would be 'dry' in a year and that impotence would be tbd depending on nerve sparing surgery once the procedure was underway. The prospect of my remaining life (64 years old) with incontinence and impotence were big factors for my wife and I. I listened carefully and sought out multiple opinions to get myself comfortable with the decision. No regrets at all. Being alive and living are two different things in my view. At this point, 7 months out, quality of life factors re: incontinence and impotence are not a problem. I have cribriform and one procedure vs the other were equal and I opted for an aggressive radiation and drug regimen. Every patient finds their way forward and the right choice is the one you are comfortable with. Go easy and best of luck. You'll make the choice that is right for you.