I don't think you can take a pill.  First off, it wont be broken down and metabolized properly in your new cute little pouch!  lol...  And second... this is a heparin type drug, and I think only available in injectable form. 
As for the leakage check...  My group does a fluoroscopy or upper GI on the second day after surgery to make sure there are no leaks present.  I am finding that my surgeon does a lot of things that others don't.  Maybe that's why she's never lost a patient!!  She is young too, and I think that makes a big difference... she has been trained with the latest technology and even robotics!  You know what they say about an ounce of prevention!!  At first I thought all this stuff was a pain in the butt... but now I am very confident that I am getting the best care I can.  And yeah... I'll jab myself with a needle twice a day to prevent a blood clot...  NO PROBLEM!!!

34 days until surgery...........

Good to know that I'm not the only one who is restless!   I'm cleaning, sorting, re-arranging, re-decorating, shopping, etc.  Started going for walks today.  Bought  4 kinds of soy milk to try in my effort to up my protein.

SG

I haven't been told anything, but I'll be sure to ask at my PATs.   I didnt even know that was something that was done. I'd be better with a pill rather then injection since I'm afraid of needles LOL. But I'll do what I have to.

Has anyone asked if their surgeon check for leakage?  From what I understand, not all of them do. One of the ladies from my support group checked out 3 clinics before finding one that did.  I believe they check before you're released as well as during the actual surgery.

Thanks for the comeback,originally i had a date of oct 17th,but it got moved to nov 7th. i kinda wi**** was done by now.  so i could start losing

Hello!  My date is November 13th.. can hardly wait.  Getting nervous though.. made the mistake of watching the Lap Band procedure on You Tube.  I know.. I know.. BAD idea!