I am not doing a whole lot of excercise, But I am really closely watching my calories and writing down everything I eat in a journal.

I am actually following the Alli diet, but not taking the pills since I don't fall into the catagory of needing them.

I have lost 6 lbs so far in about 4 weeks. So it works, just not as quickly as you might like

nope opposite idea i need to GAIN 20 pounds lol. I have been so sick i dont need the alli diet. but woohoo for you and losing 6 pounds!!! that is wonderful news. how much weight loss are you going for?

Oops, read that wrong. Although the same theory may work. Keep track of what your eating and if you kept it down. As far as exercising goes try swimming. It is low impact and great excercise.

And I am hoping for 10 more lbs, but would be happy with 5.

I've been told that yoga is absolutely fantastic. Before I hurt my back I used to be a bit of a dancer and we did yoga at my school before classes. It helps with your breathing which is a good first step. It's great because it's a process. You start at the level you feel comfortable at and before you know it your more flexible and feel so much better! You'll be running marathons in no time :P
As far as the putting weight on goes, Im in the same boat. I've been trying to put on weight since I was 17. Not that Im not happy with the way I look but I think I'd be a little happier and healthier if I put some meat on me lol. I've been told that a good way to put on weight is to make sure to eat 3 BIG meals a day, and small snacks in between. Hope that helps for you. You just have to keep your appetite up. Indulge and eat the foods you love! lol

To gain weight there are some foods that are high in fats, but good ones and keep you quite full: avacadoes, nuts (especially cashews), peanut butter. Try stocking up on those foods to get some good fat gain going. Also, swimming is best for those with a lot of pain and very healing/relaxing. I stopped exercising (used to 5 x per week, but now not at all!) and I started doing
QUI GONG
It is this slow, yoga type exercise that actually relieves pain and that you can do at your own pace. Buy a DVD for $10 and try it - trust me, it gets rid of a lot of my anxiety.

I am a very little person and proud of the way I look but still can use a few pounds. I have gained weight by drinking three ensures a day. They have the ones that help with gaining and maintaining weight. I also ate a lot of trial mix, nuts and for lunch I ate Marie Callendar TV dinners because the calories are high. Try to eat more foods that have a lot of calories in it. Also taking womens one a day vitamins or GNC mega womwan vitamins may increase your appetite and make you so hungry that you won't have any choice but to eat. I went from weighing 105 to weighing 113 in two weeks. They goal here is to constantly eat. Good Luck:-)

Have you tried weight gain protein drinks? That will put on the weight fast, and its a lot easier to keep down than food since its a liquid. Plus it will replenish you with all the vitamains and stuff that your body needs. Just go to GNC and get it. It comes in like Vanilla, choc, and strawberry. Choc. is the best. It tastes like choc milk

Have you tried yoga? I think it helps with the pain (somewhat). I like to walk too. Anything "bouncy" like running or aerobics seems to make my pain worse.
I used to lift weights too but I found I have to be careful with the things (like leg presses) that put more pressure on the female organs, kwim?
As far as weight gain, have you tried any of the protein shakes?

thanks guys i do drink the ensures a lot i love the chocolate one. i might try yoga i have never done it before so that should be interesting

Have you tried drinking those special shakes they have in grocery stores to gain weight? I forget what they are called. I used to do pilates. Haven't done it in a while since I have been sick. Shapes your body and makes you feel good. Not very strenuous like yoga. You can really make it what you want. Also just plain walking is good. Just to boost your energy. I hate working out but the pilates is the only thing I like. Once I feel better I am going to do it again.