How many pounds above goal weight can I be before a tummy tuck?

I still have 40 or 45 pounds left to get to my goal weight, but I hate having this 'apron' hanging down. It hinders my ability to exercise and is really very unsightly. I would like to have a tummy tuck right now. I was wondering what your doctors have told you about the right time to consider a tummy tuck. For all I know I may only lose another 20 pounds or maybe even nothing more at all. I just can't see lamenting over this problem for much longer. Can anyone share what you have been told? By the way, I am down from 235 to 160 and I'm 5'3", apple shaped, female. {{{Thank you}}}.

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