Seeing I've been the annoying guy asking heaps of questions I thought it was time to share my experience. Hopefully it will help others make informed decisions.
I'm now 1 day after having the Birmingham resurface procedure. That is after 3 years of trying to find the best outcome for me. I have seen 4 surgeons and a heap of medical practioners. What I found is in NZ, the resurface isn't promoted. It is hard to find out any info or who does it. So if you are in NZ and need your hip done then you need to see Hugh Blackley.
Day one down from surgery and I'm already in less pain than I was pre op. I'm up and walking with crutches and excited about the rehab journey.
I'll provide a regular update of my rehab and when I am back out there skiing. Hopefully it will provide useful insight.
To those who have given me advice above, thank you. Without it I probably would have given up and ended up with a total hip replacement. I'm very pleased I perserved and wrapped with the outcome.