text: how do you gain weight? my mom died 6 months ago i had stop eatin and lost my appetite for a while i used to way 145 now i weigh 130 somethin oh my my. you poor dear. i think you shouldnt take any medicines. just go out and eat at some place with your friends or alone at times. go and eat at favourite places. ask the cook for your fav. dishes. you will slowly regain your appetite that is for sure because god wanted you to live, see?