How do you know when it is time to get a tummy tuck? How do you know if what you have is a bunch of loose skin, or if you just need to lose more weight? I have lost 80 lbs. and had surgery 7 months ago. I think I may only want to lose another 10 or so, and I wouldn't be able to have surgery for at least another 6 months. Any help would be appreciated!

ME TOO! I was giving myself a year to lose the weight, I did, and definately know I need a tuck now. I dont know if I should let my skin settle somemore!

Someone on another site had such an amazing tummy after working out. You would have thought it was a tummy tuck. She had before and after photos including her some extra skin, and exercise alone made it look outstanding, and she's an older woman. I'm sure you are doing all you can do to work on it and not trying to knock down the idea, but try the exercise route first, its way cheaper. If you like, I can ask her what exactly she did.

I am still post op, but fro what I have read on here and from my doctor, is that you need to wait at least 1 year after you have maintained your weight goal. That will give your skin some time to bounce back.

This is usually at least 2 years after the surgery for people, from what I have read and seen.