nharsh -Sorry to be a questioner here, but in your original post you mentioned a metals skin patch test that did not go well. Do you know what metals they tested? and does Brooks know about the results of that test? I'd would certainly discuss that with your surgeon. All resurfacings right now are of the cobalt-chromium variety. I have heard of some polyethylene and steel HRs like a THR, but I think those were done away with when the metal on metal HRs became popular. I think there is some development in other bearing materials but I don't know if anything has been shown to work as good as the MoM.
Also, every time you get an x-ray, see if you can get the images on a disk. I'd say about half the offices I visited had digital and half had old-school films. Once you get those images, make a few copies and then you'll be ready to send them to any doc, worldwide. From what I've heard on this forum, most of the well-known surgeons will look at your images and contact you to discuss. It's always good to get a few opinions.
Good luck and use this forum, this is an excellent resource and the people here are all really supportive.