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.
LAP-BANDÂ® Cost in Mexico. Many US patients are choosing to travel to other countries as they seek low-cost LAP-BAND providers. One of the top destinations for Lap-Band surgery outside of the United States is Mexico, where the cost for the surgery is roughly $8,000 to $10,000. When traveling away from your home for surgery, there will be travel time and related travel expenses for both the surgery and all recommended follow-up appointments.