Question:
What weight or size do I have to be before I look into a tummy tuck?

I am a year post op I haven't lost anything in few months I am stuck it seems at 160 lbs with 88 lost. I am in a size 12 which is okay with me except I have all these bulges in my abdomen area. I am blessed with my mothers apple shape so I know that I will always have a belly unless I get a tummy tuck. I don't know if they will do one at my present weight or if I need to lose more weight. I could be happy if I could lose this belly. I would really like to tuck in my shirt and not have a roll above and below my waist. My pot belly as my mom used to call it has been on my mind since I was about 9 yrs old. Thats a long time to carry around such mental crutch. Does anyone know if there are weight or size requirements for tummy tucks I really want to do this.    — Diane S. (posted on June 13, 2001)

June 13, 2001
I had my tummy tuck at 160 lbs. Make sure you get to see before and after pictures of patients for whatever doctor you choose.
   — Laura R.

June 13, 2001
My doctor said they would like people to be 20-25 over their ideal weight when they go in for a TT. I hope this helps a bit.
   — Sherri M.

June 13, 2001
You should be between 15-25 lbs of your ideal weight for best results. I currently weigh 210, and hope to weigh 190 by the time of my abdominoplasty on July 31. My "ideal weight" according to charts is 145. I feel 175 is fine for my height. My bariatric surgeon doesn't want me below 200. It's different for everybody, and be sure you research reconstructive surgery as much as bariatric surgery.
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