So many product to choose from

 I am trying to prepare for my up in comming surgery the first part of October. I wanted to be a bit proactivestart buying protein shake and vitamins. I was a bit overwhelmed with how many products are on the market. I want to get a quality product that is not too expensive and taste good. Since many of you have undergone surgery I figure many of you are experts and have tried various products. I would like a product that does not leave a harsh protein after taste and a good chewable vitamin that has good absorption. Any recommendations?

Everyone tastes are different so what I like you may hate and vice verse.  Your best bet is to go to vitalady.com and order up some samples.  Just try out whatever sounds.  Remember though, what tastes good today may taste like ass after surgery so don't go overboard.
Personally, I'm broke so I just go for the cheapest.  I am using Body Fortress from Walmart.  Most protein powders aren't that great by themselves so you may want to doctor them up.  Bariatric Foodie and Eggface are great places to find good protein shake recipes along with a lot of other recipes for every stage after surgery.  Vitalady also has just about any vitamin you could possible need plus she has a schedule recommended for post ops and she is great at answering questions since she is a long time post op, too.  I think she also has sample sizes on some vitamins.
Good luck to you.

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I really don't like the milk like protein drinks.  The only drink I can tolerate (note I didn't say 'like') is the isopure grape.  And even that as an after taste a tiny bit like soap.

Definitly get samples and check out Nik's bariatricfoodie website for receipes - she has TONS that you can try pre surgery.