Ray,
Congrats on the all clear! I'm a bit surprised that the doc put the ball in your court on that one as well. Did he at least tell you the stats on going forward with maintenance versus not?
It is HIGHLY recommended to follow the maintenance schedule. Some things I've read made it sound almost like there isn't a whole lot of sense in getting the first round if you aren't going to follow up. I believe that was in reference to CIS specifically though.
I'd suggest searching for Dr. Lamm's protocol and reading some of his research. I am glad to hear that you've already decided to do the follow up. Grade also is relevant. I forget if you were high or low grade.
It is always better to be armed with information and your urologist ought to be one of the sources of information (but not the only one).
Hope you continue to stay all clear forever!
Mike