I also had Dr. Arce and Dr. Kyle Ettinger, who was my primary contact. It took me about a month to think about doing it but yes, very glad I had this done.
I live in Illinois about four hours away so return visits were not really a problem.
I was sent home with a CAM boot on my leg, a feeding tube out my nose, and all the gear for tube feeding which my wife took charge of including crushing medication and diluting with water for the tube. I am now three years out and really have no issues. I work around horses three days a week so I am on my feet.
I suffered with issues for years as I traveled the world for work as an engineer. Constant infections and pain, had to watch what I ate, etc.
I had at the time standard business group insurance and transitioned to standard Medicare without issues.
I think you are in very good hands both with your doctors and with your support staff. I know it can be scary but sometimes we just have to face the world and hope for the best.
Have your support people message me if they want/need to if they have questions. You actually will not need all that much help, mostly just feeding and getting some exercise/physical therapy if you want to live well after recovery. My wife had me walk around the car at a truck stop on I90 in the freezing cold on the way home just so I didn't have any issues. I'm sure the truckers were amused.