Hello to All- Not sure if this is the right place to post since it’s my first time here. But, I am looking for some advice and guidance.

I am recovering from a really lousy year where I had hip arthroscopy with a labral repair, ankle micro fracture surgery, and broke my pelvis in 2 places. The only exercise that doesn’t really bother me much is biking. I have been really depressed with everything and started looking at a lot of bike touring videos. It is really motivating to me. I am a former D1 athlete and am used to being on the move. I don’t have much experience or knowledge with bikes (have done a ton of commuter biking on cheap bikes and some basic single track MTB, but nothing else) but would love to learn. I am not sure if i will ever fully recover, but setting the goal of doing a bike tour in the future is keeping me positive in my rehab. I would like to spend 1500$ or less and find a bike that does well on mainly roads, but is versatile to do some other things like easy gravel, etc. I live in Minneapolis which is a very bike friendly place, so there are many places to find bikes here. It would be a dream to do some bike trips in Minnesota in the future and have a bike that could take me across the country. Someone at the local shop recommended the All-City Space Horse/Macho Man, Surly Straggler/Long Haul Trucker, and the Salsa Marrakesh/Journeyman. I am not sure if these are “good” choices?? Since I am inexperienced, if buying a used or slightly less expensive bike may suit me better, I am all ears. If anyone could recommend something or tell me if the above options are “good,” that would be much appreciated. In the meantime, I am going to try and take some maintenance classes and learn some more about bikes. FYI- I am a 36yr old male, weigh 150lbs, am a shade over 5’9, and built a bit like a distance runner. Any help would be appreciate and thanks so much for reading this!