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.
1 The surgeon's fee. 2  Pre-op lab and X-ray fees. 3  Follow-up appointments. 4  The Lap-Band surgery cost usually includes the costs of adjustments or fills for the first year after surgery. 5  After the first year, follow-up visits will range from $100 to $750 each, depending on what is involved and your insurance coverage.