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 These can range from $50 per visit to over $100 per visit. 2  Lap Band fills or adjustments are often covered by insurance for the first year. 3  Lap Band fills can cost anywhere from $75 to over $300 per visit if not covered by insurance.  After surgery follow-up visits with your bariatric surgeon are typically free.