Tummy tuck question

Hello everyone! I'm 10 mths post op on my baypass and Im down from 396 to 266. I know that Brett said to me to wait a yr to a yr half to get a tummy tuck. My question is, how long will I be in the hospital and recovery time spent at home before going back to work? I need to lose another 100 lbs to reach my goal weight of between 165-175. Im working out at work 5 days a week. Do you think I will be able to get the tummy tuck let say, next June? I know im rambling on here. I haven't had a flat tummy in years and I guess I'm getting impatience about when I can get it done. I know I can't get it done this year, ran out of time at work. Oh, also I hope to get to one of the meetings at pmri to see everyone. Where can I get the schedule? I thought they were suppose to mail you a news letter or something. BY for now

Hi Elizabeth! I'm still new to this, so can't help with the question...except the schedule. You might to happy to know that on November 1st the meeting topic is: Plastic surgery after gastric bypass surgery So, the meeting is on a Monday at 7pm at PMRI and the cost is $5. The next class is Gastric Bypass - the First 3 Months (I've been to this 2x and each time have learned more) - Sat Nov 13 at 10am Monday, Dec 6 @7pm - Cookies and candy and pie oh my! Coping with holiday eating after Gastric bypass surgery. Sat Dec 18 @10am - New Year - new you Hope this helps you out! Take care, Valerie

Hi Beth, I see Valerie to the rescue with the PMRI schedule ( Thanks Val! ) I can hardly believe you are coming up on your year. Where did the time go???? lol I remember when your date was moved up I kept thinking " I wi**** was me!" My turn came sooner than scheduled too tho, so I guess everything works out for the best. I'm not planning on having any plastics, so I can't help in that area. I just wanted to say hi and congratulate you on your progress, you have done a wonderful job. Hope to catch you at a meeting soon. Linda

Hi Elizabeth. How are you? Please come back to the meetings, we'd love to see you. 130 lbs. Way to Go. I bet you feel like a million bucks. Good for you. Keep up the great job. You would have been the same day as Tina and I, but you got lucky and went a month early. Gosh I can't believe time is passing so quickly. It sure has flown by. About the tummy tuck. I'm not thinking about it until I get alot closer to goal. Still have a ways to go. Maybe, maybe not. I'm not young and clothes can hide a multitude of stuff. So far my skin has been good to me. Lots of elasticity. Things are going down nicely. Besides I don't plan on wearing a bikini. ((HUGS)) Elissa

Hi Elizabeth, I'm 11 months out and have lost 162lbs. I started out at 380lbs and I'm down to 218lbs. I was just recently scheduled for a plastic surgery consult, but was told I wouldn't probably have it done until my 18 months is up. Based on what I've heard from others the time frame for recovery can range from 4 weeks and up. It really depends on the individual. I personally plan on taking atleast 8 weeks leave and then if I don't use it all, I'll just come back early. Hope to see you at the meeting November 1st. Shawna 11 months postop 380lbs/218lbs/150lbs???