Recovering from surgery and starting over

Hi all!
I just had 3 surgeries, 2 of which they cut open my abdomin with an 8" incision. I am just now able to start exercising again. Ive been walking a lot since ive been out of the hospital, almost 2 months ago. Ive been going nuts waiting to lift something or get my heart really racing. When I went in the hospital I was only 23% body fat. I couldnt eat for nearly 2 months, I think it messed with me and I have over compemsated too. So with lack of exercise and better judgement im now a good 15 lb.s up and I dont even want know the current body fat percentage. Id love to have some fitness friends again to help motivate me.
Thanks
Dana