Coconut Oil and Heart Disease. Because coconut oil is rich in saturated fat, it isn't always thought of as being heart-healthy. However, saturated fat in coconut oil differs from the saturated fat found in high-fat meats that can increase blood cholesterol.
(Check out our introduction to Lap Band surgery.). The cost of Lap-Band varies from about $17,000 to $30,000, depending on where you live.
A colonoscopy typically costs about $1,100 and with polyp removal, about $1,500, according to healthcarebluebook.com. Medicare and many health plans cover the exam, but they may not if you have it more often than necessary. You may also be responsible for charges related to polyp removal and anesthesia.