Is It Possible to Have a Tummy Tuck at 240 Pounds?

Sounds like a remarkable result from your bypass.  Yes, it is  possible to perform a tummy tuck at your weight provided you have no medical contraindications.  I'm sure you have a massive apron that is a nuisance.  Might help alleviate your back pain, not sure about your knee.  Be sure to see an experienced plastic surgeon who does a high volume of body contouring surgery.  You need to be checked to make sure your hemoglobin level is adequate.  No doubt you could benefit from other operations for your thighs, breasts, and face, but I imagine the tummy is your priority.  I've attached a link to this part of my website.  It features a 260-lb male who underwent this surgery.  There is a 225-lb female in the abdominoplasty section of my website.  Have a look.  Good luck.

If your overall health is good aside from your weight, than a tummy tuck will aid your mobility and appearance greatly even though you are not at an ideal weight.  I have many patients like you that once that flap of skin is removed, their mobility is better, exercise is easier and they can then go onto lose more weight.  You must be aware however that if you lose 50 or more pounds in the future, you may need further tightening from a second tummy tuck.  Good luck.

   Your height would be helpful to assess BMI and relative risk, and age would be helpful as well.  In addition, you will probably need Lovenox given mobility issues, weight, nature of procedure, and length of procedure to prevent blood clots in your legs.  If you are in otherwise good health, this would be a reasonable procedure.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of tummy tucks each year.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA