Frequently Asked Questions

The following questions are asked most often by prospective clients of the Sparrow Weight Management Center. Click on the question to view the answer.

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Why would I want to use a product like OPTIFAST® without eating food? That sounds like some sort of weird, fad diet!

I've read that liquid diets are dangerous and people gain all of their weight back once they start eating regular food. Is this true?

Will I be hungry if I'm not eating regular foods?

What can I do if I'm invited out to eat while I'm on the program?

After I'm done using the OPTIFAST® products, what makes this program different from any other diet?

I'm an emotional eater. Is this program for me?

How do the OPTIFAST® products taste?

Does my insurance cover Sparrow Weight Management Center programs?