How much weight should a 5'8", 200lb woman lose for a tummy tuck?

Thank you for your question.
For the best possible result, you will want to be at your ideal weight. Your BMI should be between a 29 and 30 for surgery.
Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!

If you have a large frame, at 5'8" you may be a candidate. Do not feel that you need to be at your ideal body weight before you can have a tummy tuck. However, you should have good habits (diet and exercise) established. The last thing you want to do is gain weight after your tummy tuck. Your weight should be low enough to allow repair of any rectus diastasis you have. You can view photos of patients on my website and others to see examples of women with various weights and frame sizes. A tummy tuck can be very motivating to lose weight after the surgery simply because you like what you are seeing in the mirror.