The doctor may be talking to you about the ileal because of your age and health issues. Sometimes, the ileal is all the doctors can offer the patient once they get inside and see the layout of the land, so to speak.
Both Pat and I have the Indy Pouch and very much appreciate our diversions but you will find others who believe the ileal and the neo are better choices. What you get depends on several factors....as Pat said, your age, your health and then there is your attitude, what best fits you as an individual....what you are looking for in the way of a good quality of life.
If you are a female and want more information on the Indy Pouch, check out the link below my name. It will take you to my website which covers my experince with cancer and how I determined to get the Indy pouch and what it is like for me.
Melodie, Indy Pouch, U.W.Medical Center, Seattle, Dr. Paul H. Lange & Jonathan L. Wright