Gastric reduction surgery is also known as laparoscopic gastric reduction surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy. The principle of gastric reduction surgery is to reduce food intake by changing the volume of the stomach. The entire procedure is performed by making three or four small holes of no more than 1 cm in diameter in the abdomen with the help of a laparoscope, preserving 2-6 cm of the gastric sinus above the pylorus in the direction of the greater curvature of the stomach, and removing the bulk of the stomach along the long axis of the stomach so that the residual stomach is “banana-shaped” with a volume of about 60-80 cm, which is suitable for all obesity and mild obesity-type diabetes. The advantage is that it does not require the placement of foreign objects in the body, and the procedure is highly effective in weight loss. Gastric reduction surgery is quite a hot topic in the bariatric surgery medical community and its popularity has increased significantly. Because the surgery will cut off 80% of the stomach volume, in addition to reducing the amount of food eaten, it will also reduce the amount of hormones that stimulate the appetite, and therefore the appetite will also be reduced. About 70% of the excess weight can be lost within two years after surgery. For those who have a high BMI (over 35) and have difficulty reducing their appetite, gastric reduction surgery can achieve the desired weight loss. What are some of the things to keep in mind about gastric reduction surgery? Although the procedure is very safe, there are certain things to keep in mind. First of all, the patient’s eating habits may change significantly after surgery, and if you eat too much or too fast, it may cause nausea and vomiting. Some patients may need a longer period of time to change their eating habits. The diet should be mainly liquid for 2 weeks after surgery, then soft meals for 2 to 4 weeks and then solid foods can be added gradually. Sometimes it may take 3-6 months to get used to it. Our hospital has a dedicated health manager and nutritionist for each patient to ensure the safety and efficacy of the post-operative period. We minimize the probability of post-surgical complications and provide patients with professional health counseling and nutritional recipes.