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.
However, if you paid cash or if your insurance does not cover Lap Band fills, then you may have to pay for these yourself. The average cost of a Lap Band fill is $150. Some places charge as low as $50 per fill while others charge over $200 per fill.