How very kind of you! I'm likewise very glad that your dear one is better. I don't know what caused this and I have to correct myself when I sometimes wish I were like that again. Starving myself cased me to have trouble dieting now and also to have really poor periodontal health. But I knew some who had their hair even fall out!
Funny you mentioned Thanksgiving. I was talking about this earlier and some friends told me I should eat what I like for T-day. I'm overweight now but I've lost 15 lbs. in 3 mos. That's a healthy rate vs. 40 lbs. in 2 mos.
Damage to teeth, to various organs, thinning hair, facial peach fuzz...it's a terrible disease. I just know you will find the inbetween way that will be just right for you.
Some free advice which is worth what you pay for it, stick to your guns on Thanksgiving. If you are on a track, stay on it. The path is treacherous between the holidays. Believe me, I know this :) If you hold fast, you will feel good about it.