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.
Four to six weeks after surgery, the lap band will need to be adjusted. This adjustment is usually factored into the surgery cost. Any other appointments throughout the first year are also included, but after the first year, adjustment costs can range between $100 and $750.