1 Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. 2  Brown the outside of the roast on all sides in the butter. 3  After the roast is browned, add 1/2 cup water to the pan, and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of sage, and 1/2 teaspoon of mint onto the roast.
There are cost advantages for the insurance companies and for the patient as laparoscopy in the office could be done for approximately $1500-2500 total cost for the patient or insurance company as compared to total cost when performed in a hospital setting or sugicenter of about $5000-$15,000.
Typical costs: 1  For patients not covered by health insurance, the cost of LAP-BAND surgery typically runs between $12,000 and $25,000, depending on the surgeon and the geographic region.  LAP-BAND surgery sometimes is covered by insurance, but that varies based on the insurance company and the policy.