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.
If the weight loss is not satisfactory or the procedure leads to complications, the band can be removed any time and converted to gastric bypass. The weight loss with LAP-BAND can be fine-tuned by filling the band. The band is designed to stay in the patient forever and help with weight loss.