I have a friend who lost 185+ lbs via gastric bypass ( more than 1/2 her pre-bypass weight!)Before her weight gain, she was an Olympic class cyclist. She has almost a whole body tuck and is again a strong cyclist and has no complaints. Well, I take that back- I recall that she wished that her breast lift didn't leave her as well endowed as she once was. For her, I seem to recall that the recovery was at least 3 months. You will have scars-but nicer than the loose flesh that is bothering you I imagine.