New beginning

Hi everyone, my name is Jill and this is my 1st real day on here. I signed up late last night. My sister is already a member and has encouraged me to join. I would love to tell you a little about myself so that some of you might be able to give me some guidance. I had a stomach staple in 2003 (wish I had never had it). I got myself on track and actually went underweight and had to fight every pound back to a healthy weight. I was in a bad accident in 2007 and became almost anorexic. I couldn't keep anything down and again I fought to get back to a healthy weight. During the summer of 2010 I started seeing a new doctor for abdominal pain and he put me on Cymbalta and Lyrica. I have gained 80lbs over what I should be. You would think once I stopped taking them I would lose the weight. Yeah, you would think! Not happening. So basically it boils down to this.....I cannot eat a lot. I need to consume my calories in a LOT smaller portions and I need to exercise in a way that won't kill me. My right hip was rebuilt, muscle not bone, and my abdomen was "gutted" so I have to take it easy there. You would think walking but the extra weight makes that dangerous if I am not on a treadmill. Any fall could really do serious damage and I am not the most stable on me feet. Okay, say it! I am a mess!! LOL Any advice would be great. I am making a new start and need all the help I can get! Thanks to all who reply!!